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    China Afforrestation
    China Afforrestation
    In 1981, the Chinese government passed a resolution that makes it a duty of every citizen over the age of 11 to plant at least one tree per year.
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    In Cuba, hitchhiking is encouraged and government vehicles are legally required to pick up hitchhikers.
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    Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
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    The longest-running legal battle for a domain name is believed to be the fight for PETA.org. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sued People Eating Tasty Animals to obtain the name – the case spanned from 1995 to 2001.
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    The 'v' in the name of a court case does not stand for 'versus', but for 'and' (in civil proceedings) or 'against' (in criminal proceedings).
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    In Georgia, US, donkeys may not be kept in bathtubs.
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    In 2011, Mortal Kombat was banned in Australia.
    In 2011, Mortal Kombat was banned in Australia.
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