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		<title>If a man asks a woman to go on a date she can not refuse him more.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>If an older brother asks to marry your girlfriend by law and honor you, and your girlfriend, must agree.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:48:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>It is illegal to cook Fugu (Blow Fish) for more than 80 seconds. Fugu contains deadly poison in the organs. Despite of the risk, fugu dishes are considered special feasts in Japan.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:48:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The importing of photographs showing male genitals is against the law.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>There is no age of consent.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Women are legally obliged to wear bra&#8221;s in buildings with air conditioning. Because men get too aroused looking at their hard nipples.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
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