Strange laws of the United Kingdom that could catch you out
In April 1968, a fleet of Panda cares began patrolling the streets of Hinckley. Here the officers lined up besides their vehicles.
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11 strange laws you probably don’t know exist
But, while there are new legal changes introduced each year, there are still a fair few out-of-date and obsolete laws which are still in force. Knocking on someone's door and running away is actually illegal under a 1839 law.
11 strange laws you probably don’t know exist
But, while there are new legal changes introduced each year, there are still a fair few out-of-date and obsolete laws which are still in force. Knocking on someone's door and running away is actually illegal under a 1839 law.
Spiritual healer cures blindness by licking patients’ EYEBALLS…
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It deserves to make as much money as any planet in the Marvel Universe does. This is one of the year's best films.
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A strange tale of Central European startups, angry investors, and secret NDAs
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How to react if you get a present you hate this Christmas – according to etiquette expert
However, Christmas is big business , and even the most sensible of us are not immune from panicking, pressure - and even bad gift behaviour sometimes. For the odds are you're bound to receive at least one gift in your lifetime which left you either not fussed, perplexed or apoplectic with rage.