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'My own business bores me to death; I prefer other people's,' Oscar Wilde once said. Read on for more about this master wit, poet, and playwright.

Hollie Stephens


HIPAA gives patients rights, but some of them are misunderstood.

The legislation prevents health care providers from disclosing medical information about patients, but the fine print is worth paying attention to.

Jake Rossen














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Do a quick search online for strange sex laws in the United States, and you’ll find a treasure trove of oddities—the country has its fair share of peculiar penalties when it comes to amorous activities.

Tony Dunnell


Famed bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman starred in the reality TV show Dog the Bounty Hunter from 2004-2012.

The history of bounty hunting goes back centuries, but the term itself is relatively new. Find out more about this unsavory profession.

Anne Taylor