3 LAWS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW YOU’RE BREAKING! ARE YOU A SMOOTH CRIMINAL?
A sk the average American citizen if they have broken a law in the past week, and the vast majority will laugh and quickly answer, “Of course not!” While it’s safe to assume human beings aim to live respectfully and responsibly, many Americans break laws every single day without even knowing it. No matter how law-abiding you believe you’ve been, here are a few laws you might have broken recently. 1. SINISTER SHARPIE If you work in an office, then you’re likely to see a Sharpie marker no matter where you look, and if you have a desk at home, you probably have a few of your own lying around. Have any of these Sharpies ever made their way into your pocket, purse, or backpack? If so, then you have unknowingly broken a law. The federal government considers the Sharpie a tool of graffiti, so if you are walking around town with one, you might find yourself in a world of trouble! 2. WILD, WILD WI-FI These days, the world runs on Wi-Fi. In fact, the vast majority of workers in a variety of fields couldn’t complete their daily tasks without internet access. If you’re unable to connect to your own Wi-Fi, don’t be tempted to connect to an unsecured
network because, according to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, you could be charged with a felony if you knowingly or unknowingly connect to a network that doesn’t belong to you. Luckily, the possibility of getting arrested for this crime is minimal. 3. MALICIOUS MAIL TOSSER If you’ve ever lived in an apartment, chances are you’ve received mail meant for a previous tenant. You may have even received mailboxes full of letters, advertisements, etc. While
you might be tempted to either open the envelopes to take a peek or toss them in the
trashcan on sight, both options are illegal. The penalty for throwing out or opening someone else’s mail can be as high as a $250,000 fine and a five-year prison sentence! Be sure to return the mail to your postal worker or post office to avoid trouble.
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IMPOSSIBLY SILKY MASHED POTATOES
INGREDIENTS
• 4 Ibs. medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved • 6 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 1/2 cup heavy cream • Kosher salt
DIRECTIONS
1. In a stockpot or large saucepan, submerge potatoes in just enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, add 2 tbsp of salt, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. 2. Drain potatoes and let cool for 3 minutes. 3. Using a ricer, grate potatoes into the original saucepan over medium heat. 4. With a wooden spoon, stir potatoes until they begin to stick to pan and steam, about 2 minutes. 5. Add butter in four equal batches, stirring constantly and adding each batch only once the last has been fully incorporated into the saucepan. 6. Stir in cream, season liberally with salt, and serve immediately.
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