Banned 🚫

The Singapore government banned chewing gum back in 1992 to stop vandals from using it to block sensors on public transit. Preventing litter was also a stated goal, and the ban is still going strong more than 30 years later.

If you live in Japan and are between the ages of 40 and 74, your employer is empowered to measure your waistline. The “Metabo Law” was instituted in 2008 to curb rising obesity rates and promote healthier lifestyles.

For Banned Books Week, October 4-10, join us in reading and advocating for the freedom to read diverse literature.

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Banned Books Week 2026, October 4-10

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