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1. It is a misdemeanor to connect to unsecured WiFi without permission.
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2. You aren't allowed to sing "Happy Birthday" loudly in public.
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3. Teaching a group the Macerana will get you thrown in the slammer.
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4. You are violating federal copyright laws if you download a copyrighted movie.
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5. It is actually illegal to wish someone a "Merry Christmas."
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6. It is full-blown illegal in all states to gamble in the privacy of your home.
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7. The United States has a strict seatbelt federal law.
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8. Cops can pull over drivers for simply not wearing a seatbelt.
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9. It is illegal to use your phone for any reason while driving.
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10. In some states, you are allowed to drink under the age of 21.
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11. Generally, you will not be arrested simply for being high.
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12. You will get arrested for whipping it out in public in all 50 states.
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13. In many cases, peeing outside is considered sexual misconduct.
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14. You can be arrested for going nude in your own home.
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15. You can be fined for not informing the DMV of a change of address.
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16. It is only illegal to share prescription meds if they're over a certain dosage.
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17. There is a federal law against leaving your dog unlicensed.
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18. You can be ticketed for jaywalking anywhere in the US.
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19. It is considered illegal to use national forest water faucets unless they are specially marked.
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20. It is illegal to use a fake name on an online form.
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21. You can be sent to prison for misrepresenting yourself online.
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22. It is considered a felony to create a fake social media profile of an existing person.
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23. You can be arrested for "disturbing writing" in all 50 states.
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24. Writing about terrorism in a fictional sense can lead to a fine or even an arrest.
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25. In all states, it is illegal to buy permenant markers under the age of 18.
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26. There is no universal law against speeding in the US.
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27. Betting of any sort that involves a cash reward among friends is considered illegal in all 50 states.
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28. It is illegal in all states to talk on your cell phone while driving if you are under 18.
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29. It is illegal in all states to use your phone for anything other than talking while driving.
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30. It is possible to get out of copyright law violation by feigning ignorance.
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31. The punishment for downloading a TV show is more severe than illegally using a song.
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32. It is considered a federal crime to share a Netflix password.
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33. It is illegal in all states to drive with headphones in.
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34. Technically, you can drive in any state with your car door ajar.
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35. It is considered a federal crime to publish any photo you've taken that has a human subject or someone else's artwork in it.
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36. No matter where you live, your landlord has the right to tax your rent.
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37. All fliers are entitled to a reimbursement if their flights are cancelled.
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38. You are legally prohibited from speaking about your salary with other employees if your employer says so.
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39. Breaking a signed "Terms of Agreement" document isn't necessarily considered a crime.
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40. You are always entitled to a court-appointed attorney.
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