Legal precedent is an odd thing. It matters, but it isn't codified. There are advantages and disadvantages. Let's all dive in and take at STARE DECISIS today. 

Legal precedent is an odd thing. It matters, but it isn't codified. There are advantages and disadvantages. Let's all dive in and take at STARE DECISIS today.

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What's so important about legal precedent?

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The BBC has been around as long as there has been radio. Today we salute the venerable institution that's as British as tea and crumpets. 

The BBC has been around as long as there has been radio. Today we salute the venerable institution that's as British as tea and crumpets.&nbsp;

A Quick History of the BBC

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In 2003, a tiny – really, really tiny – humanoid skeleton surfaced that had been taken from Chile. The only possible explanation is that it had to be an alien mummy. Right?

In 2003, a tiny &ndash; really, really tiny &ndash; humanoid skeleton surfaced that had been taken from Chile. The only possible explanation is that it had to be an alien mummy. Right?

Short Stuff: Atacama Skeleton 

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If we told you that World War III was in danger of happening over the trimming of a tree would you believe us? This was Operation Paul Bunyan.

If we told you that World War III was in danger of happening over the trimming of a tree would you believe us? This was Operation Paul Bunyan.

Operation Paul Bunyan 

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What's so important about legal precedent?

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