If you find Singapore weird enough to ban chewing gums or littering, this article was be perfect for you. We will be discussing some bizarre items that are banned across the globe.
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Skinny Jeans – North Korea
It’s no secret that North Korea is a country with many restrictions. From the way its citizens are allowed to wear their hair to the books they’re allowed to read, almost everything is regulated by the government. However, a ban that came surprising is the ban of Skinny jeans. Kim Jong Un sees blue jeans as a symbol of US influence and therefore made them illegal for North Korean’s to wear.
Despite the fact that to us it would appear weird, North Korea’s prohibition on blue jeans is really rather typical. In reality, there are several nations with comparable regulations in place around the world.
So the next time you’re organising your closet, be more mindful of the standard attire in a different nation else it may get you in trouble!
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Ponytails on female students – Japan
Japanese schools have banned ponytails for female students, stating that the hairstyle “sexually attracts” men. Schools in Japan are well-known for having bizarre rules, such as those regarding the length of socks and the colour of undergarments. It may seem weird to you but such rules are enforced till today.
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Baby Strollers – Canada
If you’re looking to buy a baby walker, you might be surprised to learn that they’re banned in Canada because they’re considered unsafe to use. Children in baby walkers are exposed to hazards that would not normally be accessible if the child were not supported by the walker, posing a variety of risks of injury to the child. Due of the risk that baby strollers present, the federal government outlawed them.
As it is common for babies to fall from the walker as they descended steps, one of the biggest worries was head injuries. Other times, newborns might grasp potentially hazardous things that were out of their reach because they were tall enough in the walkers (like a tablecloth with a mug of hot coffee on it).
Other risks included fractures, burns, poisoning, and soft tissue injury. You would believe that you would keep a close eye on your child to prevent injuries, however young children have been known to suffer harm despite being watched by an adult due to the walker’s ability to go up to a metre quicker. Under this ban, you are permitted to buy a new or used baby walker in Canada, and people who already own one are advised to dismantle them and throw them out. If you sell, advertise or import a baby walker, you face a fine of up to $100,000 CND.
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High Heels – Greece
Did you know, high heels are banned at ancient sites in Greece? Make sure you bring the appropriate shoes when you prepare for a vacation to Greece. Since 2009, the nation has prohibited wearing high heels on the Acropolis. This prohibition was instituted by the Greeks to guard against harm to their ruins from sharp shoes. When visiting the ruins, it would be polite and put on some soft-soled shoes as the monuments have history for about 2,500 years old.
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Having a dirty car – Dubai
Dubai takes pride in the beauty of its city and keeping it clean. For years it has been passing and enforcing laws that the residents and visitors of the city are required to follow. As unbelievable as it may seem, owning a dirty automobile might result in a fine. The authorities in Dubai do not want you to drive dirty automobiles and damage the beauty and reputation of their exceptional city.
There would be inspectors walking about the city spotting for dirty cars and seize the car if it is still not cleaned within the notice period. Therefore, you risk receiving a fine if you park your unclean automobile in a public lot or drive one that hasn’t been washed.
Do you know of any other bizarre bans across the world? Share it with us in the comment section.
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