10 most bizarre bans in the world
(Baonghean.vn) - Banning frowning and not being allowed to wear jeans... are two of the most bizarre bans in the world.
1. Naming children in some countries
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In some countries, there are names that parents are not allowed to give their children. For example, in Denmark, it is illegal to name a child Monkey or Anus. In France, no one is allowed to be named Nutella, Strawberry or Mini Cooper. Photo: L25. |
2. It is forbidden to wear jeans in North Korea.
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In North Korea, people are not allowed to wear jeans. Photo: Internet |
3. Ban on importing black vehicles in Turkmenistan
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Turkmenistan bans the import of black vehicles, instead encouraging the import of white cars because this color is considered lucky in this Central Asian country. Photo: L25. |
4. Ban on yellow clothing in Malaysia
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Another strange taboo exists in Malaysia. In 2011, the Malaysian government banned yellow clothing because it was the symbolic color of a group of opposition activists calling for the then Malaysian Prime Minister to resign. Photo: L25. |
5. Ban on importing chewing gum in Singapore
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In 2004, the Singapore government imposed a strict ban on the import of chewing gum. You will be fined if you spit chewing gum on the streets in this Southeast Asian country. Photo: L25. |
6. Ban on frowning in Milan (Italy)
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When you visit Milan, Italy, you must always smile, except when attending a funeral or going to the hospital. The city government has issued a regulation prohibiting people from frowning. Photo: L25. |
7. Dancing in public places is prohibited in Japan.
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In 1948, Japan passed a law that banned dancing in public places. People were only allowed to dance until midnight at licensed clubs. Photo: L25. |
8. Ponytails are banned in Iran.
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In 2010, Iran banned men from wearing ponytails, getting tattoos or plucking their eyebrows,...Photo: L25. |
9. Tomato sauce banned in primary schools in France
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Primary schools in France have banned the use of tomato sauce on all foods, except French fries. Photo: L25. |
10. It is forbidden to make ugly dog faces in the state of Oklahoma, USA.
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In some areas of the US state of Oklahoma, people are not allowed to make their dogs' "faces" ugly. If they violate, they can be fined or even imprisoned. This is one of the most bizarre bans in the world. Photo: L25. |
Kim Ngoc
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