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 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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In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. (The husband's lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired.)
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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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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 Cuba, hitchhiking is encouraged and government vehicles are legally required to pick up hitchhikers.
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US eggs would be illegal in a British supermarket because they are washed. British eggs are illegal in US markets because they’re unwashed.
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