Evil Week: How to Pose for the Perfect Mugshot
Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we’d usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games,…
Here’s What Happens If You Ignore Jury Duty
I have a confession to make: I spent the first ten years of my adulthood ignoring all official correspondences from the government, including jury duty notices. I didn’t really consider…
How to Actually Be Chosen for Jury Duty
Photo: Everett Collection (Shutterstock) If you’re trying to get out of jury duty, the world (and Lifehacker) are full of tips and tricks to dissuade both claimants and defendants from…
What Does a Grand Jury Do, Anyway?
Photo: Brian A Jackson (Shutterstock) I have a feeling we’re going to be hearing a lot about grand juries in the coming months. Earlier this week, news broke that the…
When Is It Illegal to Lie?
Photo: Bits And Splits (Shutterstock) Obviously, when you like big butts, you cannot lie, but how dishonest can you be in other situations? Pretty dishonest, it turns out. In most…
Lies the Police Can Legally Tell You (and How to Respond)
Photo: Atstock Productions (Shutterstock) According to the rules of popular culture, a cop has to answer honestly when faced with the hard-hitting question of “Are you a cop?” Tragically, this…
The Most Common Jury Duty Myths, Debunked
Photo: B.E. Lewis (Shutterstock) When it comes to jury duty, people typically fall into two categories: those who want to avoid it at all costs, and those who can’t wait…