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 Utah, it is illegal to swear in front of a dead person.
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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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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 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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Anyone under the age of 21 who takes out household trash containing even a single empty alcohol beverage container can be charged with illegal possession of alcohol in Missouri.
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Oral sex was illegal in 18 states under old sodomy law until 2003 when they were invalidated.
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