Interesting facts about the FBI

• Interesting facts about the FBI

Founded in 1908, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has stood the test of time, dealing with all kinds of criminals. It flashed a long time in popular culture, where most people see an edited version of what really happens. We've put together some interesting facts and stories about the FBI, which may seem surprising.

1. Their modern laboratory started in the same room.

The FBI laboratory in Quantico, now is one of the largest and most complex crime laboratories in the world. Forensic examination of any kind held outside its walls. But it began with one person in one room consisting of a microscope, a set of wiretaps and other tools.

2. They watched Borat.

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen had a team of FBI agents tracking his movements after many complaints when he was filming Borat in the United States. People complained about the "strange mustached man traveling in a van for ice cream," and even called him a terrorist.

3. Many other celebrities interested in the FBI.

Under the supervision of well-known people were accused of that they are communists, such as Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and Lucille Ball.

4. Hollywood against real life.

FBI agents are often portrayed in movies and TV shows, as people with addictive, dangerous and unpredictable life. Although at times it may be true, the reality is not as glamorous as Hollywood would have us believe. The work is extremely difficult. The FBI recognizes the importance of a balance between work and life, and even encourages part-time, to give agents a rest.

5. They have a bitcoin wallet.

With the advent of cryptocurrency and its anonymity, used by criminals, the FBI has a bitcoin wallet that contains the captured bitcoins. When the Silk Road was cut off in 2013, they took 144,000 bitcoins, but later sold them at auction. Now they are likely to reproach himself.

6. They are very serious about animal cruelty.

The FBI collects data on violence against animals and classifies them according to the same criteria as that of murder, arson and assault. The reason for this is that criminal psychologists have found a link between animal cruelty and violence against people, including serial killers. John Wayne Gacy, pictured above, began to torture animals, before becoming a serial killer.

7. They experimented with extrasensory perception. The FBI investigated the potential of extra-sensory perception (ESP), believing that it can help in their efforts to combat terrorism. They abandoned the program after 3 years after there was no evidence to support this belief.

8. The nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte founded the Bureau.

In 1908, Charles Joseph Bonaparte founded what was then called the Bureau of Investigation, which was renamed to the FBI in 1935. He was secretary of the US Navy, and then the US Attorney General. It is interesting that he was the nephew of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.

9. They listened butleggerov during the prohibition era.

In the era of prohibition 1920s FBI launched its first wiretapping to catch people engaged in smuggling of alcohol.

10. During the 50 years it has worked only 3 women.

In 1922, Alaska Davidson (pictured) became the first female special agent with the FBI. Only another two other women became agents in the 20s, and under pressure from J. Edgar Hoover, they all resigned. The FBI did not have female agents before the end of Hoover's leadership in 1972.