In the US, Carbon Monoxide is used in modified atmosphere packaging technique in order to make the meat appear fresher. This practice is banned in Canada, Japan, Singapore, and the European Union. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Carbon monoxide in meat products ‘deceptive’, say consumers (foodnavigator.com)
When Fidel Castro seized power in Cuba, he banned the board game Monopoly and ordered every set to be destroyed. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1992-10-04-9203300699-story.html
Homework was considered hugely controversial in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Physicians crusaded against it because they were convinced it was causing children to become wan, weak and nervous. In 1901, California even banned homework for anyone under the age of 15. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-mar-22-me-homework22-story.html
Contestants on Jeopardy! are not allowed to bet $69, $666, $14, $88, or $1488 during final Jeopardy. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://news.avclub.com/jeopardy-producers-have-stripped-contestants-of-their-1834356162
Australia banned the word “mate” in Parliament – WTF fun facts
