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    Mackinac Island, Michigan, has banned cars since 1898!
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    You can't plow a cotton field with an elephant in North Carolina.
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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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    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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    Future biotechnology could be used to trick a prisoner's mind into thinking they have served a 1,000 year sentence in only eight hours, a group of scientists have claimed.
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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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    Switzerland: Illegal to Own Only One Guinea Pig
    In Switzerland, it is illegal to own only one guinea pig, because they are prone to loneliness.
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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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