Legal
From courtroom drama to everyday absurdities, our Legal section brings you the lighter side of law. We explore real laws, strange rulings, and hilarious legal loopholes that make you wonder: Who signed off on that?
If I upload my consciousness to the cloud, who owns me?
The concept of people uploading their consciousness to the cloud is seen in science fiction movies, but in this digital age, with advancements...
Catalina Garcia-Moyo4 Mins read
Is It Illegal to Pretend to Be Your Future Self in Legal Documents?
Imagining you are writing a will or signing a contract but instead of claiming to be yourself, you claim to be your future...
Elizabeth Busisiwe5 Mins read
Can I legally trade my citizenship with someone from another country like a sports draft?
As we all know, citizenship is a relationship between a person and the nation to which they pledge allegiance. Citizenship is a whole...
Catalina Garcia-Moyo4 Mins read
If I whisper a crime to a plant, can the plant be subpoenaed?
In a world where human betrayal has reached a new high. Now, one cannot even trust a friend with their secret. In the...
Elizabeth Busisiwe4 Mins read
Can I give birth in a theme park and claim it as my child’s birthplace?
Imagine giving birth in Disneyland, Magic Kingdom Park, or any other popular theme park in the world. Having a birth in your favorite...
Catalina Garcia-Moyo4 Mins read
If I cryogenically freeze myself, do I need to keep paying taxes while frozen?
Picture this: your rent is sky-high, your phone updates every other week and your expenses are growing. One day you wake up and...
Catalina Garcia-Moyo4 Mins read
Can my pet run for public office if I give it a legal name and ID?
The concept of pets running for public office normally appears in political satire, protest, and sometimes as a form of entertainment. But what...
Catalina Garcia-Moyo4 Mins read
If I build a house underground, do I still have to pay property taxes?
Imagine building a cozy house beneath your land, with no rooflines, just a discreet gate, and dream of tax-free living. Owning a landed...
Elizabeth Busisiwe4 Mins read
