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CSI

What is the CSI Effect? 

The American television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation originally aired in October 2000 and has gained popularity over the years because of its exaggerated portrayal of forensic science that truly captivated the viewer. Which leads us to the question: what exactly is the CSI Effect? Due to CSI’s influence, many jurors have started to request […]

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Christopher Knight

What is the Story About Christopher Knight?

When a person decides to go off the grid and live in isolation for an extended amount of time, there might be some underlying mental health concern that needs to be addressed. This kind of reclusive behavior was evident in serial killers like Robert Christian Hansen. But have you heard of Christopher Knight and how

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Kids for Cash

What is the “Kids for Cash” Scandal?

Most states in America allow juveniles from the age of eight to be sent to jail, but only for very rare cases. However, in other states, there is no age limit at all. The decision is often left to the judges. But in 2009 a scandal was revealed that definitely shocked the justice system of

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William whipple

Did William Whipple Free His Own Slave?

American Founding Father and one of the signatories of the United States Declaration of Independence, William Whipple, represented New Hampshire as a member of the Continental Congress from 1776 through 1779. But did you know that Whipple was also one of the first people to free his own slave? One of the 56 signatories of

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Dubai

How Does Artificial Rain Work in Dubai?

The UAE is located in a dust hotspot, contributing to the arid climate. There is little to no rainfall due to frontal systems from the west and northwest, which produce only a few inches of rain per year. What steps did Dubai take to address this issue? Due to the scarcity of natural rain, Dubai

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Aloha

What is the Aloha Spirit Law?

Aloha is a Hawaiian term that has several meanings. The word means love, affection, peace, compassion, and mercy. It is widely used as a greeting, but it has a deeper cultural and spiritual meaning for native Hawaiians. They use it to describe a force that keeps life together. But do you know what the Aloha

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Sri Lanka

How Did Sri Lanka Become an Island?

Sri Lanka which was formerly called Ceylon is well-known for its unique biodiversity, extensive cinnamon and tea exportation, and breathtaking natural wonders. But did you know that it only became an island in the 1480s? Sri Lanka and India were originally connected by a land bridge called “Adam’s Bridge”. But because of a cyclone, the

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How Much Does it Cost to Renounce Your US Citizenship?

The process under federal law by which a US citizen or national can voluntarily or intentionally give up that status and become an alien with respect to the United States is called Relinquishment of United States nationality. How much does it cost to push through with the process? When you renounce your citizenship, you are

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Dr. Frederic Whitehurst

How Did Dr. Whitehurst Expose the FBI Lab Scandal?

A whistleblower is a person who reveals illegal, immoral, or fraudulent activities within a private or public organization. They are usually people who discover these sketchy activities and report them to higher authorities. But what happens when one finds fraudulent activity within one of the branches of administration in the United States government? Dr. Whitehurst

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