Ban Facts

Mailing buildings through the U.S. Postal Service was effectively banned in 1916 after a Utah businessman mailed 37.5 tons of bricks to construct the Bank of Vernal, exploiting parcel post rates that were cheaper than freight shipping.

The Muppet Show was banned from Saudi Arabian TV because one if its stars was a pig.

In Singapore, it is illegal to sell chewing gum, with exceptions only for therapeutic varieties sold through pharmacies.

Hypnotism is banned by public schools in San Diego.

Until the 1960s, men with long hair were not allowed to enter Disneyland.

Ukraine banned the production and distribution of pornography in 2009, making it one of the few European countries with such strict laws.

Mackinac Island, Michigan, has banned cars since 1898!