Rules in different places | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Strange rules and laws around the world

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T or F? In Denmark you mustn't wear a mask in the street (apart from a sanitary mask).

True - you aren't allowed to cover your face in any way - including wearing fake beards!

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T or F? You shouldn't chew gum in Singapore - you'll get a large fine.

True

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T or F? You have to walk your dog at least four times a day in Rome.

False - once a day in Rome (and three times a day in Turin)

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T or F? You don't have to feed the pigeons in Venice, but the local council thinks it's a good idea.

False! You mustn't feed the pigeons

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T or F? In the United Arab Emirates, you mustn't kiss your partner in public, even if you are married.

True

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T or F? In a Spanish town centre, you must wear a shirt over your swimming costume.

True

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T or F? In Canada, radio stations must play Canadian artists' music at least 60% of the time.

False - but they do have to play Canadians 35% of the time

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T or F? Women who visit the Acropolis in Athens must wear high-heeled shoes as a sign of respect

False - they aren't allowed to wear high heels

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T or F? In many Caribbean countries you mustn't wear camouflage patterned trousers or jackets, etc.

True - only the military can wear camouflage

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T or F? In Sri Lanka, tourists are encouraged to take selfies with the Buddha (a statue)

False - you aren't allowed to because it would mean turning your back on the Buddha, which is an offence

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