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Modal Verbs: Rules Around the World

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  • Can married couples divorce in the Philippines?
    No, they can't. The Philippines and the Vatican City are the only countries in the world that prohibit divorce.
  • Can you hang underwear outside on a washline in Minnesota, U.S.A?
    Yes, you can but it's illegal to hang men and women's underwear on the same line together.
  • Can you go commando in Thailand?
    No, you can't. What!
  • Can you smile at someone in Milan, Italy?
    Yes, but it's illegal not to.
  • Can you post ugly photos and curse a person online in Dubai, UAE?
    No, you shouldn't do that! First, because it's just mean. And second, because it's illegal to commit obscene acts, such as swearing in public.
  • Can you carry durian on public transportation in Hong Kong?
    No, you can't! You also can't do that in Japan, Singapore, and Thailand.
  • Can tourists enter and play in casinos in Monaco?
    Yes, tourists can, but Monagesques can't.
  • Can you wash your cars in Switzerland?
    Yes, but you can't wash them on Sundays.
  • Can you wear cowboy boots without owning cows in Blythe, California, USA?
    No, you can't wear boots unless you have two cows in possession.
  • Can Winnie the Pooh appear everywhere else except playgrounds in Poland?
    Yes, he can! Winnie is banned from being the mascot of playgrounds in Poland.
  • Can you dramatically stop the love of your life from getting married in a wedding ceremony in Australia?
    No, you can't, because disrupting weddings, funerals, and religious services can have you fined up to 10,000 Australian dollars.
  • Can you build sandcastles in all the beaches of Spain?
    No, you can't! In some beaches like Salobrena, Granada, they would fine you 2,500 euros! Woah.
  • Can you reincarnate in China?
    Yes, you can, but you have to get it government approved.
  • Is it illegal to chew gum in Singapore?
    Yes, but it’s illegal to import and sell chewing gum.
  • Can you kiss pigeons in Italy?
    Yes, but you shouldn't do that (for health reasons!!!) It's illegal to feed them though.