In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. (The husband's lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired.)
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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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Oral sex was illegal in 18 states under old sodomy law until 2003 when they were invalidated.
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In the Bemba tribe of southern Africa, if someone does something hurtful, they take the person to the center of the town where the entire tribe comes and surrounds them. For two days they tell him every good thing he has ever done, because they believe that every person comes into the world as good.
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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 downtown Churchill, Manitoba, it's illegal to lock your car doors in case someone needs to escape from a polar bear.
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South Korea has banned under 16s from playing online games between midnight and 6am under the so-called "Cinderella Law".
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