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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In Scotland it is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a cow.
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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 Breton, Alabama, there is a law on the town's books against riding down the street in a motorboat.
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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 'v' in the name of a court case does not stand for 'versus', but for 'and' (in civil proceedings) or 'against' (in criminal proceedings).
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John F. Kennedy ordered over 1,000 Cuban cigars for personal use just hours before he made them illegal.
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