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Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:30 +0000

Crossbows are banned

No cows may be driven down the roadway between 10 AM and 7 PM unless there is prior approval from the Commissioner of Police.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:30 +0000

No cows may be driven down the roadway between 10 AM and 7 PM unless there is prior approval from the Commissioner of Police.

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All land must be left to the eldest son.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:30 +0000

All land must be left to the eldest son.

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Divorces are outlawed.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:30 +0000

Divorces are outlawed.

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Since 1313, MPs are not allowed to don armor in Parliament.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:30 +0000

Since 1313, MPs are not allowed to don armor in Parliament.

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Those wishing to purchase a television must also buy a license.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:30 +0000

Those wishing to purchase a television must also buy a license.

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With the exception of carrots, most goods may not be sold on Sunday.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

With the exception of carrots, most goods may not be sold on Sunday.

All English males over the age 14 are to carry out 2 or so hours of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

All English males over the age 14 are to carry out 2 or so hours of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy.

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London Hackney Carriages (taxis/cabs) must carry a bale of hay and a sack of oats.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

London Hackney Carriages (taxis/cabs) must carry a bale of hay and a sack of oats. (Repealed 1976)

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Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

The severest Penaltys will be suffered by any commoner who doth permit his animal to have carnal knowledge of a pet of the Royal House (enacted by George I)