There are a lot of obscure, boringly-named federal agencies that most of us don’t even know about. Some of these federal agencies wield significant power; others are a bit more harmless. Here are 6 obscure federal agencies you probably didn’t know exist.
What happens when Senators and Congressmen decide they’d rather be out playing golf than making laws? Are they punished for their lack of attendance? Do voters throw out these lazy lawmakers? And which lawmakers boast the worst attendance records? The answers may shock you.
Most people aren’t aware of just how easy it is for their identity to be stolen online. There are many scams and tricks thieves use to steal your information without you even knowing you’re in danger. And it could be months before you get the unsettling news that your identity has been compromised.
According to Forbes, more than 10% of patents issued in the U.S. come from independent inventors. These homemade inventions have less than a 2% chance of turning a profit, but when one of them defies the odd and really hits it big, look out!
You see huge chunks of water that are brown and shiny from the BP oil spill, so there’s no possible way you can eat seafood any time soon, right? The answer might surprise you.
While flipping off a cop probably isn’t the best idea ever, many have questioned whether or not it’s legal to do so. Can a cop issue you a ticket or even throw you in jail for shooting the bird? Or would this be considered an abuse of power and a violation of your First Amendment rights?
When you think of the mega-wealthy who rake in millions each year and live ridiculously lavish lifestyles, you probably don’t think about preachers. But Benny Hinn, Joyce Meyer, Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Eddie Long, Randy and Paula White are on that list.
In Brownsville, Texas a 19-year-old teen was just sentenced to 18 months in state jail after he pled guilty to killing a puppy. The exact charge was “cruelty to non-livestock animals.” Should he have gotten worse?
The basic concept of English-only legislation is that all business must be conducted in English. This means that all official meetings and business–from town hall meetings to police investigations and from testifying in court to getting a building permit–must be done in English and in no other language.
By now, you’ve already heard about Arizona’s controversial new immigration law. Shortly after it was passed Mexican President Felipe Calderon called it “racial discrimination” and a “violation of human rights.” With such bold accusations, one would assume that Mexico’s immigration laws are much more lenient than Arizona’s. But are they? Well, you be the judge.