Scientists accidentally kill world's oldest animal at age 507. The oldest animal ever known lived from 1499 until the day researchers cracked its shell open, killing it in the process.
For example, there is a federal law (and similar laws in every state) allowing consumers to cancel contracts made with a door-to-door salesperson within three days of signing. You might use that law after hastily agreeing to have someone repave your driveway, deliver lawn fertilizer, or put a new roof on your house.
Breaking out: How to end the contract. The first step in getting out of a contract is to re-examine the initial agreement. Pull out a copy of your lease, membership agreement or loan paper work, and look closely at the language. In many cases, conditions for cancelation are included.