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We have
already shown you some of the craziest things that have been banned in
schools , but in fact, bizarre and ridiculous bans are not restricted to
education only. A number of really weird bans have been issued by all
kinds of authorities all over the world, and we picked the dumbest ones
for today’s post. From reincarnation without government consent to
making ugly faces at a dog, check out these some Dumbest Banned Things
You Might Not Believe.
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Frowning
If you want to visit Milan, make sure to smile all the time. The Italian
metropolis has imposed a ban on frowning. The city states that it is a
legal requirement to smile at all times, except during funerals or
hospital visits. Grouches who dare to break this regulation can face a
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Dancing
In 1948, Japan passed a law that banned dancing at public venues.
Citizens were only permitted to dance until midnight at properly
licensed clubs. This ban was originally introduced as a means to cut out
prostitution, which was linked to dancing establishments. |
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Walking in public with ice cream in your pocket
Definitely one of the weirdest things that has been banned in
America…walking in public with ice cream in your pocket is illegal in
New York. Interestingly, this bizarre rule applies only on Sundays. |
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Ketchup
Renowned for its world-famous cuisine, France decided that local
elementary schools would be better off without ketchup. The only
exception when students can eat ketchup in school is when French fries
are served. |
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McDonald's
The fast food giant has been running its restaurants in most countries
of the world. However, there are actually several places where
McDonald’s has been banned by local authorities, including countries
such as New Zealand, Bermuda, Kazakhstan, or Monte Negro.
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Yellow Clothes
In 2011, the Malaysian government banned the color yellow in clothing
because it was the color of a group of opposition activists who called
for then Malaysian prime minister to resign.
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Scrabble
In the 1980’s, the infamous Romanian President Nicolae Ceausescu went a
little overboard and called for a ban on the popular word game Scrabble.
He described it as “overly intellectual” and a “subversive evil.”
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Black Cars
Customs officials in Turkmenistan reportedly refused to allow the
importation of black vehicles. They did not give a reason for the
decision, but they advised importers to buy white vehicles instead
because it’s considered a lucky color in this Central Asian country.
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