An adulterous Greek male was sometimes punished by the removal of his pubic hair and the insertion of a large radish into his rectum. See more

In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. The husband's lover, on the o See more

In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime punishable by death. See more

The Chico, California, City Council enacted a ban on nuclear weapons, setting a $500.00 fine for anyone detonating one within city limits. See more

You're 66 times more likely to be prosecuted in the USA as in France. See more

Former enemies, America and Russia now have a great deal in common - they both lead the world in locking people up. See more