There’s a law in Canada called the “Apology Act” which prevents parties from using an apology as a statement of fault in court.
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In Brazil, prison inmates can reduce their sentence by 4 days (up to 48 days a year) for every book they read and write a report on.
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In Cuba, hitchhiking is encouraged and government vehicles are legally required to pick up hitchhikers.
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In Japan, gambling is illegal. However, they circumvent the law by giving out prizes instead of cash, which the winner can then sell back to the establishment for cash.
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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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US eggs would be illegal in a British supermarket because they are washed. British eggs are illegal in US markets because they’re unwashed.
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In Utah, it is illegal to swear in front of a dead person.
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