In the Bemba tribe of southern Africa, if someone does something hurtful, they take the person to the center of the town where the entire tribe comes and surrounds them. For two days they tell him every good thing he has ever done, because they believe that every person comes into the world as good.
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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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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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In Georgia, US, members of the State Assembly cannot be ticketed for speeding while the State Assembly is in session.
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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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The people most often killed in robberies are the robbers.
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In Australia, it is illegal to walk on the right-hand side of a footpath.
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