Official State Crap Alert: Bill Would Abolish Most Official State Crap
The current state insect, pie, and folk dance are only a few of the things that would lose official status if this Illinois bill were to become law.
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Official State Crap: Florida
The ninth in this occasional series.
Suspect Steals Mortuary Van, Finds Body Inside, Returns Both
Always check the back seat.
Shark-Attack Lawsuit Raises Interesting Questions, Like What Were You Doing in the Ocean to Begin With
Also, is free-diving near hungry sharks a “recreational activity,” or a sign of a mental disorder?
How Do I Get a Reincarnation Permit?
Turns out getting reincarnated now involves a whole sh*tload of bureaucracy.
Is It Illegal to Make Your Spouse Ride on the Roof of the Car?
Are you currently in a parade?
TIP: Lawyer Who Sleeps for “Substantial Portion” of Trial Is Ineffective
In particular it is bad form to be seen “resting [one’s] head” against one’s client during trial.
Is an Alligator a “Deadly Weapon”?
You may be surprised to know that no Florida case has yet addressed this question.
D.C. Prepares to Name an Official Amphipod
Other states may have their crustaceans, but only D.C. would have an amphipod. Which is also a crustacean, but still. And D.C. isn’t a state, but also, still.
If New Horizons Hit My Car, Could the Insurance Company Raise My Rates?
Probably.