{"id":447,"date":"2015-01-09T06:31:14","date_gmt":"2015-01-09T06:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/?p=447"},"modified":"2016-01-19T17:42:32","modified_gmt":"2016-01-19T17:42:32","slug":"10-things-banned-certain-countries-5-outrageous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/10-things-banned-certain-countries-5-outrageous","title":{"rendered":"10 Things that Are Banned in Certain Countries. #5 is Outrageous!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a6b39195b99473d6c9dd698db2668010\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:2px 0 2px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<center>\r\n\r\n<script type='text\/javascript'>\r\nfunction ShorterThan(widthMax) {\r\n                if (screen.width < widthMax) {return true;}  \r\n                else {return false}\r\n    }\r\nvar LimitWidth = 728\r\nvar MobileZoneID = 348996\r\nvar DesktopZoneID = 348995   \r\n<!--\/\/<![CDATA[\r\n   document.MAX_ct0 ='';\r\n   var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'?'https:\/\/cas.criteo.com\/delivery\/ajs.php?':'https:\/\/cas.criteo.com\/delivery\/ajs.php?');\r\n   var m3_r = Math.floor(Math.random()*99999999999);\r\n   document.write (\"<scr\"+\"ipt type='text\/javascript' src='\"+m3_u);\r\n   if (ShorterThan(LimitWidth)) {document.write (\"zoneid=\"+MobileZoneID);} else {document.write (\"zoneid=\"+DesktopZoneID);}\r\n   document.write(\"&nodis=1\");\r\n   document.write ('&cb=' + m3_r);\r\n   if (document.MAX_used != ',') document.write (\"&exclude=\" + document.MAX_used);\r\n   document.write (document.charset ? 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Video games in\u00a0China<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>In 2000, the Chinese government decided to ban video game consoles because lawmakers believed the consoles had a negative effect on mental health. This restriction was lifted in 2014.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ban1.jpg\" alt=\"ban1\" width=\"500\" height=\"367\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">source : <a href=\"https:\/\/imgur.com\/gallery\/w1oDd7K\">imgur<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>{adinserter CNP5}<!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">2. Emo\u00a0clothing in Russia<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>If you are not a big fan of the Emo lifestyle, you can move to Russia. In 2008, Russian politicians banned this fashion because is was considered\u00a0a \u201cnational threat to stability\u201d. Politicians were worried that this lifestyle was the root of a\u00a0high suicide rate among the teens. The Emo lifestyle has been associated with a stereotype that includes being particularly emotional, sensitive, shy, introverted. It has also been linked to stereotypes like depression, self-injury, and suicide.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ban2.jpg\" alt=\"ban2\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">source :<a href=\"https:\/\/imgur.com\/gallery\/UjxzdFM\"> imgur<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>{adinserter CNP15}<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>3. Video games in public spaces in\u00a0Greece<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>In 2002, the Greek government forbid playing video games in public spaces in order to avoid electronic gambling machines and money laundering schemes organized around internet gambling.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ban3.jpg\" alt=\"ban3\" width=\"500\" height=\"323\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">source : <a href=\"https:\/\/imgur.com\/gallery\/gsqO4S3\">imgur<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>{adinserter CNP15}<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>4. Fortified foods in\u00a0Danemark<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The authorities in Denmark believe the citizens should not consume too many\u00a0vitamins and nutrients, therefore\u00a0they banned all fortified food in the country. It has led to the banning of many popular brands, such as Ovaltine, Marmite and even Rice Krispies!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ban4.jpg\" alt=\"ban4\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">source : <a href=\"https:\/\/imgur.com\/gallery\/VPySDq9\">imgur<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>{adinserter CNP15}<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>5.\u00a0Scrabble in Romania\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>In the 1980s, President Nicolae Ceausescu banned this game\u00a0because it was \u201coverly intellectual\u201d and a \u201csubversive evil.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ban5.jpg\" alt=\"ban5\" width=\"494\" height=\"604\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">source : <a href=\"https:\/\/imgur.com\/gallery\/pn5Zo\">imgur<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>{adinserter CNP15}<!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">6. Some first names in\u00a0Denmark<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>If Danish parents do not choose from the government regulated names, they are required to get approval from the State.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ban6.jpg\" alt=\"ban6\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">source : <a href=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/nfXrSnk.jpg\">imgur<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>{adinserter CNP15}<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">7. Chewing gum in Singapore<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Since 1992, the import and sale of gum has been illegal in the city in order to keep public places clean.\u00a0Singaporeans interested in the oral health benefits of sugar-free gum can get a prescription.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ban7.jpg\" alt=\"ban7\" width=\"500\" height=\"627\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">source : <a href=\"https:\/\/imgur.com\/gallery\/Uga0nEr\">imgur<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>{adinserter CNP15}<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">8. Ketchup in France<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>In 2011, France banned the condiment from school cafeterias in order to preserve French cuisine. How are students going to eat their\u00a0French fries?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ban8.jpg\" alt=\"ban8\" width=\"500\" height=\"378\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">source : <a href=\"https:\/\/imgur.com\/gallery\/ZdrG63W\">imgur<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>{adinserter CNP15}<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">9. Plastic bags in\u00a0Bangladesh<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>They were prohibited\u00a0in Bangladesh since 2002.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ban9.jpg\" alt=\"ban9\" width=\"500\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">source : <a href=\"https:\/\/imgur.com\/t\/cat\/caQFWTQ\">imgur<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>{adinserter CNP15}<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">10. Baby walkers in\u00a0Canada<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>A study proved that baby walkers could delay motor development. 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