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Law, Crime & Justice

A collection of 31 issues

Heavy Metal Justice: When Cartier Brought a Steamroller to Fifth Avenue

In the mid-1980s, facing a flood of knock-offs, Cartier took a dramatic stand. On New York's Fifth Avenue, executives used a steamroller to publicly crush thousands of counterfeit watches, a bold act of marketing and a powerful defense of brand authenticity.

Business & Economics History Law, Crime & Justice

A Measure of Mold: The Surprising Reality of the FDA's Food Defect Levels

The FDA's 'Defect Levels Handbook' sets maximum allowable levels for unavoidable impurities in food, including mold. For instance, frozen strawberries are only deemed adulterated if the average mold count is 45% or more, highlighting the practical realities of food production.

Food & Lifestyle Science & Nature Law, Crime & Justice

The Million-Pound Cough: Anatomy of the 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Scandal

In 2001, Army Major Charles Ingram won £1 million on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?', but his victory was a fraud. A pattern of coughs from an accomplice was found to be a code, guiding Ingram to the right answers. The prize was revoked, and all three were convicted.

Law, Crime & Justice Entertainment & Media History

The Canoe Man's Ghost: How a Faked Death and a Panama Photo Unraveled a Bizarre Lie

In 2002, British prison officer John Darwin faked his death in a canoe accident to escape debt. For years, he lived secretly next door to his wife, Anne, who claimed his life insurance. Their new life in Panama unraveled when a 2006 photo of them surfaced, exposing their audacious lie.

Law, Crime & Justice Biography & Personal Stories Oddities & Curiosities

Forgotten for 18 Days: The Impossible Survival of Andreas Mihavecz

In 1979, an 18-year-old was arrested and forgotten in an Austrian police cell. He survived for 18 days without food or water, a feat of endurance that set a world record and exposed a shocking case of institutional negligence. His survival hinged on licking condensation from the walls.

Law, Crime & Justice Biography & Personal Stories Medicine, Psychology & Health

More Than a Song: The Stalker, Lawsuit, and Tragedy Behind Sarah McLachlan's 'Possession'

Sarah McLachlan's song "Possession" was written from the perspective of her stalkers, using their own words. This artistic choice led to a chilling lawsuit from one obsessed fan who claimed creative credit. The story ended tragically when he died by suicide before the case went to trial.

Music Law, Crime & Justice Biography & Personal Stories

Beyond Bigamy: The Calculated Deception of Giovanni Vigliotto, Husband to 105 Women

Giovanni Vigliotto holds the Guinness World Record for most bigamous marriages, conning 105 women across the globe between 1949 and 1981. His scheme was simple: marry, convince his new wife to sell her assets, and vanish with the money. His decades-long spree ended when one victim turned detective.

Law, Crime & Justice Biography & Personal Stories Oddities & Curiosities

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