Ever wonder why that rooster is allowed to crow in your neighbor’s yard with impunity? Image courtesy Rsphoto.nl Depends on … More
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Why can’t you discharge student loans in bankruptcy?
You can! Image courtesy Images_of_Money. Sort of. Depends on your circumstances. It used to be easier, especially before 2005. Congress has … More
Why can you be arrested for killer cantaloupe?
In 2011, a deadly listeria outbreak killed 33 and hospitalized 147. Cantaloupe from Jensen Farms in southeastern Colorado was the … More
Why is marijuana usage illegal in (parts of?) the United States?
Back in the day, marijuana was a remedy for everything from gout to inflamed skin. Image courtesy Matthew Kenwrick In … More
Why can you buy gas with an 85 octane rating in Colorado when the standard is usually 87?
Why are there regional variations in octane ratings? Why do some Rocky Mountain states allow 85, 85.5, 86, or 86.5 … More
Why aren’t movies rated by the government?
Why aren’t movies rated by the government? Image courtesy M4D Group. They were, before the 1960s! Some states and big … More
Why does FM radio go from 87.9 to 107.9?
In the United States, the frequency modulation (“FM”) radio band stretches from 87.7 MHz (megahertz) to 108 MHz. The center … More
Why does bedding have a tag that says "Not to Be Removed Except By Consumer?"
Back in the day, mattresses came stuffed with nasty stuff. Not my modern mattress! All new material, baby. Secondhand stuffing … More
Why is everything on 8.5" x 11" paper?
Turns out that paper doesn’t just naturally grow on trees in 8.5″ x 11″ sheets. Image courtesy FeatheredTar In fact, most … More
Why can I only find 15% ABV beer?
Why do some states limit the alcohol by volume (or “% ABV”) of certain types of alcohol? Image courtesy greencolander. … More
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