3 of a kind
Mercury, Venus, Mars
Planets
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Minecraft
This Himalayan country banned the sale of tobacco nationwide, becoming the world's first smoke-free nation.
Bhutan
Python, Java, Ruby
Programming languages
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Squid Game
To curb widespread addiction, health issues, and toxic street spitting, this Indian state completely banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of Gutka and Pan Masala.
Bihar
Queen, Knight, Rook
Chess pieces
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Harry Potter
Because of the tiny plastic toys hidden inside the chocolate shell, importing or selling original Kinder Surprise Eggs has been strictly illegal in this global superpower for decades.
USA
Apple, BlackBerry, Orange
Phone/telecom companies
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Death Note
This European country banned supermarkets from throwing away or destroying unsold, edible food, requiring it to be donated instead.
France
Neon, Krypton, Xenon
Noble gases
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Spongebob Squarepants
This country famously banned the sale and import of chewing gum to keep its streets spotless.
Singapore