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Chicago Onion Monopoly: The 1955 Market Manipulation and Subsequent Legislation
The Onion Futures Act is a piece of legislation in the United States that prohibits the trading of onion futures contracts. In 1955, a pair of traders acquired a substantial amount of onions and futures contracts, ultimately gaining control over 98% of the onions in Chicago. To compel growers to buy their inventory, these traders… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13350 – Netherlands Sperm Donor
New York’s Quirky Moving Day Tradition
For more than a hundred years, spanning from colonial times to shortly after World War II, New York City witnessed a peculiar annual event called “Moving Day.” Every May 1st, the city’s streets transformed into a chaotic scene as a result of an oddity in New York law. With almost all rental agreements ending at… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13343 – Saverland v Newton
Ancient Greek Midwifery: Exclusively Women’s Domain
In ancient Greece, men were legally prohibited from becoming midwives, as the law mandated that only those who had experienced childbirth themselves could qualify for the profession. This requirement was based on the belief that firsthand knowledge of the birthing process was essential for providing the best care to expectant mothers. Additionally, women in ancient… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13330 – Kamikatsu Recycling
Surprise Pizza Delivery: Unusual Food Laws Across the US
In Louisiana, one must refrain from arranging an unexpected pizza delivery to someone’s residence without their consent, as doing so is prohibited by law. Violators may be subjected to a penalty of up to $500 or potentially face incarceration. Interestingly, this unique regulation is just one example of unusual food-related laws across the United States.… Read More »
Winning Big at Casinos: Legality and Consequences
A casino reserves the right to ask you to leave if you are winning excessively, even if you are playing fairly and not cheating. Counting cards or employing other skills to improve your odds in casino games is not illegal. However, casinos can remove you from their premises and share your information with other establishments… Read More »
North Dakota’s Law Promotes Local Ownership of Pharmacies
North Dakota has effectively eliminated corporate chain pharmacies by implementing a law that mandates pharmacies to be owned by licensed pharmacists. This means that corporations owning pharmacies must be majority-owned by licensed pharmacists. It is worth noting that this law was enacted in 1963 as a response to concerns about the unethical practices of chain… Read More »