90 verified laws filed under Public Behavior, each checked against the statute and sourced.
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Thailand
It's illegal to step on Thai currency
TRUE! Defacing, insulting, or threatening images of the King, Queen, or heir to the throne is illegal. Since the King's portrait appears on all Thai currency, stepping on money constitutes an offense.
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Singapore
It's illegal to import, sell, or chew gum in Singapore
TRUE! It is illegal to import, sell, or manufacture chewing gum in Singapore. Since 2004, therapeutic/dental gum can be purchased from pharmacists with ID registration.
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Italy
Building sandcastles is banned in Eraclea, Italy
TRUE! Building sandcastles on beaches in Eraclea (near Venice) is prohibited because they "obstruct the passage" of people walking on the beach. Collecting shells and sand is also banned.
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Italy
Noisy footwear is banned on the island of Capri
TRUE! Clogs, wooden sandals, and other footwear that makes loud clattering sounds on pavement are banned on the island of Capri.
Confirmed True
Italy
Feeding pigeons is illegal in Venice
TRUE! Feeding pigeons in St. Mark's Square and other areas is prohibited. The famous image of tourists covered in pigeons is now technically illegal to recreate.
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Spain
Building sandcastles can get you fined in Spain and Italy
TRUE! Various Spanish and Italian beach towns have banned or restricted sandcastle building, with fines ranging from €150 to €1,500.
