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 1386, a pig in France was executed by public hanging for the murder of a child.
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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 Mohave County, Arizona, if someone is caught stealing soap, they must wash themselves with it until it has gone.
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In 2015, Britain will ban smoking in cars carrying children.
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South Korea has banned under 16s from playing online games between midnight and 6am under the so-called "Cinderella Law".
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Anthony Greco, aged 18, became the first person arrested for spim (unsolicited instant messages) on February 21,2005.
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Future biotechnology could be used to trick a prisoner's mind into thinking they have served a 1,000 year sentence in only eight hours, a group of scientists have claimed.
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