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    China Afforrestation
    China Afforrestation
    In 1981, the Chinese government passed a resolution that makes it a duty of every citizen over the age of 11 to plant at least one tree per year.
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    In 2011, Mortal Kombat was banned in Australia.
    In 2011, Mortal Kombat was banned in Australia.
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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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    In Australia, it is illegal to walk on the right-hand side of a footpath.
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    In Scotland it is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a cow.
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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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    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 Cuba, hitchhiking is encouraged and government vehicles are legally required to pick up hitchhikers.
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