Old laws in Rhode Island govern dueling, horses on highways: In this Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, file photo, wild rockweed seaweed grows on the coast of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Rhode Island House Majority Whip John Edwards is taking aim at archaic laws that are holdovers from the past. : Weird News Have you tried: Travelling …
Why changes to South Africa’s labour laws are an assault on workers’ rights: South African public sector workers march for higher pay. Reuters/Mike Hutchings The biggest changes to South Africa’s labour laws since 1995, shortly after the country’s first democratic elections, are currently being considered by parliament. If passed into law, they will significantly limit …
Why Are Liquor Laws In New Hampshire So Weird?: Whether you buy, drink, or do business in the Granite State, liquor plays a significant role in the culture and the economy. Today, Word of Mouth tackles a complicated question sent in by a listener: “Why are liquor laws in New Hampshire SO WEIRD???” So here …
50 Weird Laws From Around the World: It may be 2017, but some of the antiquated and downright bizarre laws that remain in place around the world would make you think otherwise. From bans on what one can say about royalty to prohibitions of bubble gum and mineral water, there's a wide variety of unusual …
Asimov’s laws of robotics aren’t the moral guidelines they appear to be: Tithe Luadthong/Shutterstock Seventy-five years ago, the celebrated science fiction writer Isaac Asimov published a short story called Runaround. Set on Mercury, it features a sophisticated robot nicknamed Speedy that has been ordered to gather some of the chemical selenium for two human space …
Check out this South African Music image: IMG_2152 Bass Player John Leftwich playing with Hubert Laws at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2011 Image by Wilfred Paulse IMG_2152 Bass Player John Leftwich playing with Hubert Laws at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2011 by Wilfred Paulse Copyright © 2011. CC Attribution, Non-Commercial, No …
Weirdsexlaws.com lists the most bizarre sex laws from around the world: 'So much time and money will be spent – same result! Sad': Trump launches furious Twitter rant at Hillary, accusing her of hypocrisy for refusing to accept election after she joins Wisconsin recount Has Trump made his decision on Romney? Kellyanne Conway trashes 2012 …
America’s Weird Recount Laws: Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate for president, is pushing for recounts in three states where she hardly got any votes. Our bizarre electoral laws are going to allow that to happen. : Weird News Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?
New move against Gordhan suggests South Africa’s laws are under threat: South Africa's finance minister Pravin Gordhan. Reuters/Edgard Garrido South Africa’s elite police unit, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation also know as the Hawks, this week summoned the country’s Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to appear at its offices to receive a warning statement. The …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s gun control laws are working: Gun control laws in South Africa have been effective in reducing the number of gun-related deaths in the country, according to the South African Medical Research Council. In a new document published in the South African Medial Journal, the SAMRC said that …: …
Strange bedfellows join forces to fight Queensland lockout laws: Queensland's upcoming lockout laws have led to an alliance between uneasy bed partners, as the industry and its supporters continue to rally against the legislative changes. From this coming Friday shots, shooters and other 'rapid consumption drinks' will be banned after midnight, with last drinks called …