Did you know a legend once made its way from campfire stories into actual county law? In Washington’s Skamania County, Bigfoot is not only a tale told in the woods. Since 1969, it has been illegal to kill the creature, with penalties that once carried the weight of a felony. What began as local sightings
The United States has two separate court systems that work side by side. Federal courts handle cases tied to the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, and treaties. State courts handle cases tied to state constitutions and state laws. Each system has its own structure, judges, and rules about which cases it can hear. Federal courts include
When you ride a motorcycle, the open road can feel like freedom at its best. But before rolling out of the driveway, you need to know the rules that can change the second you cross a state line. In the United States, there is no single national law that forces riders to wear helmets. Instead,