The Cadaver Synod
Pope Formosus dabbled recklessly with Medieval politics. As atonement for his sins, he earned the unusual punishment of being the dug up, put on trial, and then declared guilty of his crimes seven months after he actually died.
Yellowstone’s Zone of Death
Due to several overlapping loopholes in federal law combined with the remoteness of the region, no eligible jury can ever be formed for any crimes committed there, up to and including murder.
Wallace Carothers: Inventor of Nylon
Wallace Hume Carothers was an American chemist at DuPont who is credited with the invention of nylon. Despite his incredibly successful career, he was hounded by feelings of worthlessness his entire life and eventually committed suicide.
Bobbie the Wonder Dog
Exactly six months after his disappearance on a family trip to Indiana, Bobbie suddenly reappeared in his hometown of Silverton, Oregon. The Human Society ultimately confirmed that he had walked the entire 2,500 mile trip home.