In Cuba, where the government has nationalized hitchhiking, picking up hitchhikers is mandatory for government vehicles if passenger space is available. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Why Hitchhiking Is Huge in Cuba: ‘The Transportation System Is Screwed’ (vice.com)
In 1999, Philip Morris attempted to convince the Czech Republic that smoking was highly beneficial to the country, as more people would die earlier, saving the government millions on pensions, hospitals, and housing for elderly citizens. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-aug-05-mn-30831-story.html
In the 1950’s, the Canadian government developed the ‘fruit machine’ to identify gay men and remove them from their jobs in the civil service, military, and police. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_machine_(homosexuality_test)
Fiji lost its declaration of independence – WTF fun fact
