In North Korea, you are forced to choose one of 28 government approved haircuts! |
In the UK, all horses, ponies and donkeys must have a horse passport. |
Brazil prisons offer their prisoners to reduce their sentence for 4 days( up to 48 days/year) for every book they read and write a report on. |
Ransom payments made to kidnappers are tax deductible in the U.S. |
You could face a $150 fine for failing to flush the toilet in Singapore. |
Taking pictures of other people without permission is illegal in Japan. Though it is legal to take pictures of people in public places in the US. |
Interracial marriage was banned in South Africa from 1949 to 1985 (36 years) - It was banned in the U.S. from 1691-1967 (276 years). |
In Thailand, it is illegal to insult or accuse the king in any way. One can even face jail time for insulting a deceased king. |
In 2013, China passed a law that would make it illegal for you to not visit your parents 'often'. |
Milan, Italy actually has a law that requires it's citizens to smile at all times. The only exceptions are when you are at a hospital or attending a funeral. Anyone caught not smiling, can be fined $100. |