The dog didn’t bark. With that simple observation, Sherlock Holmes solved the famous Silver Blaze mystery. To call Sherlock Holmes—the famous character written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—one of the…
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In the age of socializing online, sharing all of your information on the Internet can feel like a no-brainer at times. But, as tempting as it may be to let…
Photos are a vital part of most investigations. Law enforcement officers rely on them during stakeouts and crime scene investigations. A good detective understands the importance of taking shots. If…
Home burglaries are all too prevalent in the United States. Having the security of one’s home violated and personal possessions stolen is something everyone would like to avoid. While there…
On June 18, 2013, Michael Hastings died in a high-speed automobile crash. A prolific journalist known for his scathing criticisms of the U.S. government, his death inevitably drew questions. Did…
Everyone lies. And that is the truth. Why do people lie? It’s a difficult question to answer because there are so many reasons. Lying is an innate part of our…
Pulling off a con is not easy. It requires boldness, brazenness, and a fair amount of ingenuity. Over the centuries, there have been many great cons. However, for sheer audacity…
If the recent NSA surveillance disclosures have piqued your interest in just how far our government is going to collect information, check out this infographic to see the different methods…
What is your name? No, don’t ignore the question. Play along. There is a point to this. What is your name? Say it aloud. Now let’s try it again….
Erin Colbert (not her real name) was sitting in her home with her three-year-old daughter, watching cartoons, when her world turned upside down. With no warning, a robber kicked in…
Depending on whom you ask, Edward Snowden is either a national hero or a spy secretly working for the Chinese or Russian government. The right answer is likely to be…
After nine months of speculation, the rumors have finally ended. As is so common with the truth, the facts are a little anticlimactic. It turns out that Kim Kardashian and…
You can’t be everywhere at once. That much is a given. Even Superman, with his godlike “man of steel” powers, can only be in one place at any given time….
Maybe it’s the fireworks or the thrill of celebrating yet another year as a nation, but the weekend of the Fourth of July is a big draw for people who…
Do you sometimes get the feeling that you’re being watched? You’re not paranoid. You might just be. The recent revelation of the NSA’s intelligence data mining program, PRISM, confirmed what…
On September 11th, 2001, terrorists boarded two airplanes, subdued the pilots, took over the aircraft, and then rammed them into the World Trade Center, instantly killing thousands. This marked an…
Some stalkers are crazy. Others are obsessed. Regardless of what their motives may be, we can all agree that their actions are not based on things that you would consider…
Some people are terrible liars. They stammer and give inconsistent replies to your questions. But not everyone is that openly dishonest. Some people are better at lying than others, which…
Google prides itself on being an innovator and this is no idle boast. In the last decade, the company has established a reputation for constantly improving on modern technologies. Google…
Plans were already underway for months, but in May 2013, the U.S Senate voted to speed up the implementation of airport fingerprinting. Under the new bill, foreigners entering and departing…
