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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In Breton, Alabama, there is a law on the town's books against riding down the street in a motorboat.
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In Cuba, hitchhiking is encouraged and government vehicles are legally required to pick up hitchhikers.
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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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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 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 Australia, it is illegal to walk on the right-hand side of a footpath.
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