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Belgium

The King of Belgium can mobilize troops in Congo.

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Even though Congo achieved independence in 1960, the King of Belgium is still officially authorized to mobilize the military in ‘Belgian-Congo’, as well to ensure the protection of the country’s citizenry in the event of war. In times of peace, the King may even take such measures proactively.

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Korea

It is illegal to teach the English language without a permit and that permit says where you have to teach English

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Denmark

If the Öresund strait freezes and a Swede walks over to Denmark, Danes are allowed to him him with a stick.

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New Zealand

If you find uranium and don’t report it in writing within three months, you’ve broken the law.

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You’ll have to reveal the site of your discovery in your report too. It’s all in the Atomic Energy Act, 1945.

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Joliet

Town fathers, reflecting the pet peeve of hearing their town’s name mispronounced ‘Jolly-ETTE’ when all local folk know it’s pronounced ‘Joe-lee-ETTE’, made pronouncing it Jolly-ette a misdemeanor, punishable by a $5 fine.

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Read More Town fathers, reflecting the pet peeve of hearing their town’s name mispronounced ‘Jolly-ETTE’ when all local folk know it’s pronounced ‘Joe-lee-ETTE’, made pronouncing it Jolly-ette a misdemeanor, punishable by a $5 fine.Continue

Illinois

It is against the law to speak English in Illinois.

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South Carolina

It is illegal to display a Confederate flag on a courthouse.

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Illinois

The official language of Illinois is “American”.

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Read More The official language of Illinois is “American”.Continue

Wales

It is against the law to call any Welsh person “English”.

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Read More It is against the law to call any Welsh person “English”.Continue

Russia

It is illegal to say any sentence containing more than 4 words in English.

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