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Bizarre Fact #81:
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In Somalia, Africa, it's been decreed illegal to carry old chewing gum stuck on the tip of your nose. Bizarre Fact #82:
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In some smaller towns in the state of Arizona, it is illegal to wear suspenders. Bizarre Fact #83:
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In South America, it would be rude not to ask a man about his wife and children. In most Arab countries, it would be rude to do so. Bizarre Fact #84:
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In Sweden, when leaving someone's home, wait until you get to the doorway to step outside before putting on your coat. To do so earlier suggests you are eager to leave. When entering or departing a Russian home, it is considered very bad form to shake hands across the threshold. Bizarre Fact #85:
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In Thailand, the left hand is considered unclean, so you should not eat with it. Also, pointing with one finger is considered rude and is only done when pointing to objects or animals, never humans. Bizarre Fact #86:
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In the marriage ceremony of the ancient Inca Indians of Peru, the couple was considered officially wed when they took off their sandals and handed them to each other. Bizarre Fact #87:
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In the Middle Ages, the highest court in France ordered the execution of a cow for injuring a human. Bizarre Fact #88:
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In the state of Queensland, Australia, it is still constitutional law that all pubs (hotel/bar) must have a railing outside for patrons to tie up their horse. Bizarre Fact #89:
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In Turkey, in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, anyone caught drinking coffee was put to death. Bizarre Fact #90:
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In Utah, birds have the right of way on all highways.
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