A new study estimates that Earth has almost 8.8 million species, but we've only discovered about a quarter of them. And some of the yet-to-be-seen ones could be in our own backyards, scientists say. So far, only 1.9 million species have been found.
There is not a statute of limitations for all crimes, as murder can be punishable at any time, but lesser crimes, such as misdemeanors are generally subjected to statutes of limitations.
The statute of limitations defines a time limit within which the prosecution must file criminal charges before they are barred from doing so. Statutes of limitations establish time limits for starting criminal proceedings.