Public Health & Safety
In Singapore, chewing gum is banned
True - to keep streets clean and prevent damage to public transport.
Why do some cities go this far for cleanliness?
In Western Australia, possessing more than 50 kg of potatoes is illegal
TRUE - How does food security shape laws?
In Brazil, drinking alcohol in public is forbidden.
False - But true for many societies. How do different societies handle alcohol in public spaces?
In Denmark, you must choose a baby name from an official list.
True believe it or not - Is protecting tradition worth limiting freedom?
In Canada, it’s illegal to pretend to practice witchcraft
True - Freedom of belief vs. fraud: where’s the line?
In Bhutan, selling tobacco is banned
True - to protect public health.
Are you in favor of this? Why might small nations pass such strict laws?
In Italy, it’s completely legal to build tall/obstructing sandcastles on some beaches
FALSE - What balance should exist between fun and safety in shared spaces?
In France, it’s illegal to name a pig “Napoleon.”
True - Respect, order, or censorship?
In Saudi Arabia, Pokémon was banned for “promoting gambling.”
True - How do governments react to global pop culture?
In Alaska, waking a bear for a photo is illegal.
True - Do animals have rights in law?
In Germany, running out of fuel on the street can get you fined
True
How do safety concerns shape driving laws?
In Mexico City, cyclists must have a bell for safety
True - How do cities encourage or discourage sustainable transport?
In Florida, it’s illegal to sing in public while wearing a swimsuit.
True - The legend of "FLORIDA MAN" - What does this reveal about morality and public spaces?
In South Korea, tattoos can only be done by doctors.
True LOL - Tradition or public health concern?
In the UK, it’s illegal to buy/sell anabolic steroids
FALSE - It's completely legal. How can laws protect fairness in trade?
In New Zealand, bringing pets on public buses is illegal.
False - Should cities restrict pets in public transport?
In Brazil, you cannot own only one guinea pig
False - You can. But some countries made it illegal! What does this say about animal rights in advanced societies?
In Brazil, forgetting your wife’s birthday is a crime.
FALSE - But it's true in Samoa!!! Should the law intervene in private life?
In Brazil, women once needed husband’s permission to wear false teeth.
FALSE - but it was true once. - What does this say about gender roles in history?
In Scotland, you can’t ride a cow while drunk.
TRUE - Makes sense ,to be honest. What do such laws say about rural life and equality before the law?
In the U.S., many states ban smoking in public parks.
True - Is it about health, the environment, or both?
In Canada, it’s illegal to pollute urban waterways with cooking oil
True - How should individuals be held responsible for protecting the environment?
In Japan, dancing in nightclubs after midnight was illegal until 2015.
TRUE - How do cities control nightlife?
In China, reincarnation requires government approval
True - What happens when the state controls belief systems?
In Fiji, public nudity is banned, even on nude beaches.
True - Do clothing laws restrict freedom or protect cultural values?