Anthony Greco, aged 18, became the first person arrested for spim (unsolicited instant messages) on February 21,2005.
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In Australia, it is illegal to walk on the right-hand side of a footpath.
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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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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 the US, it is legal for women to be publicly topless in 33 states. Male toplessness became legal in 1936.
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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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In 2015, Britain will ban smoking in cars carrying children.
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