The prejudices which obsessed the authorities in different countries Bashny.Net

In human society, in General, clearly visible boundary between real science and various superstitions. A person can be quite adequate and to believe in aliens, ghosts or vampires. There is nothing strange. However, when the courts and the government do not see a clear difference between reality and superstition – it is bad.



1. The Romanian government is afraid of witches



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Magic and witchcraft in the state the whole industry. In 2010 considered a bill under which the profession of the sorcerer and witches was legal, and taxed. But he was rejected by senators because of their fears that the adoption of such a bill they will impose damage, the evil eye, or anything else…

But when the economic situation in Romania reached a peak, this law is still accepted. Moreover, it is now planned to take another bill under which, if the predictions witch is not true, they can issue a large fine or even be sent to prison.



2. The government of India officially recognizes astrology



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In the recent 2011 Supreme court of Bombay, astrology was recognized as a "science trustworthy." It is believed that it has no relation to prejudice. Since then, the universities of India can issue diplomas and degrees in astrology, along with chemistry and physics.



3. The Hong Kong government spends millions on Feng Shui



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Feng Shui – an ancient Chinese tradition that teaches to arrange the furniture and all items in the home to maximize life energy. But in the 1960s the Communist party Chairman Mao Zedong issued a ban on this tradition.

Later, however, Feng Shui is slowly revived, and to such an extent that the Chinese government had to spend almost $ 10 million in compensation for previous years, during which it has built a lot of things are not on Feng Shui. Citizens deprived of vitality were recognized as victims and entitled to compensation.



4. In Ireland and Iceland it is impossible to build a "land of fairies»



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The people who are responsible for decisions in the construction of roads, we have to be very careful not to climb on the territory of the fairies. Although the majority of Irish people claim not to believe in the existence of fairies, the cases of route changes roads and highways, if it is determined that the area is a gathering place for the little winged creatures.



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