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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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    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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    In Cuba, hitchhiking is encouraged and government vehicles are legally required to pick up hitchhikers.
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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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    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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    In Australia, it is illegal to walk on the right-hand side of a footpath.
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    In 2015, Britain will ban smoking in cars carrying children.
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    Switzerland: Illegal to Own Only One Guinea Pig
    In Switzerland, it is illegal to own only one guinea pig, because they are prone to loneliness.
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