Weird State Laws. Check out this array of crazy codes of conduct from across the nation. Some are no longer on the books, some might be urban legends and others are truly letter-of-the-law lunacy

There are many ways to gauge misery. This list considers 10 factors, including unemployment, crime, taxes and a few that are less serious but still elevate people's blood pressure, such as the weather, commute times and local sports-team performance.