In 1386, a pig in France was executed by public hanging for the murder of a child.
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In Quitman, Georgia, US, it is illegal for a chicken to cross the road.
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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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In California, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, it's against the law to hold a "Ladies' Night" because it's deemed gender discrimination.
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In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. (The husband's lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired.)
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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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Until 1976, taxi cabs in Australia were required to carry a bale of hay in the trunk.
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In 2015, Britain will ban smoking in cars carrying children.
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