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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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    Roman Farting Edict
    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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    In California, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, it's against the law to hold a "Ladies' Night" because it's deemed gender discrimination.
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    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 Georgia, US, donkeys may not be kept in bathtubs.
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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 1386, a pig in France was executed by public hanging for the murder of a child.
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    In Australia, it is illegal to walk on the right-hand side of a footpath.
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