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The American Facts
If you had to name something that’s illegal or banned in America, buying margarine or playing pinball probably wouldn’t be at the top of the list. But they were, and not so long ago. From buying alcohol to freestyling the National Anthem to swearing in public, many harmless, surprising activities were once outlawed, and offenders risked fines or jail time. Let’s have a look.
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