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In Quitman, Georgia, US, it is illegal for a chicken to cross the road.

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Fines in Finland

In Finland, fines are income-based. In 2002, a Nokia executive received a US$103,000 speeding ticket.

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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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Beer Used to Be Classed as a Soft Drink in Russia

In 2011, Russia acknowledged beer as an alcoholic beverage. Before then, any drink under 10% volume was considered a soft drink.

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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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In 2011, Mortal Kombat was banned in Australia.

In 2011, Mortal Kombat was banned in Australia.

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IRS: Criminals legally required to declare illegal income on tax return

According to the IRS, self-employed criminals are required to declare the source of their illegal income (like selling drugs) - and they can't prosecute for it!

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Roman Farting Edict

After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.

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