Disasters that changed laws transformed lifeboats, factory exits, nightclub sprinklers, cladding, ship inspections, crowd safety, and other tolerated risks.
Old laws can outlive the problems they were meant to solve. These 20 strange rules reveal forgotten worries about travel, trade, work, and daily life.
These weird laws around the world regulate everything from chewing gum and high heels to baby names, and even what you can bring on vacation.
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