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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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    Oral sex was illegal in 18 states under old sodomy law until 2003 when they were invalidated.
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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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    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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    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 2015, Britain will ban smoking in cars carrying children.
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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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    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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