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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Anyone under the age of 21 who takes out household trash containing even a single empty alcohol beverage container can be charged with illegal possession of alcohol in Missouri.
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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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Oral sex was illegal in 18 states under old sodomy law until 2003 when they were invalidated.
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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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Until 1976, taxi cabs in Australia were required to carry a bale of hay in the trunk.
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Mackinac Island, Michigan, has banned cars since 1898!
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