6 Things You Won't Believe Were Banned By These Countries

Until 2008, Red Bull was banned in France, as they were concerned over the chemical used in the drink.
Kinder Surprise Eggs have been banned in the US since 1938. The chocolate filled with a surprise toy was prohibited as these small toys are considered to be choking hazards.
In 2010, the Iranian government banned few hairstyles for men and issued a list of appropriate and prohibited hairstyles. Sadly, ponytails fall under prohibited hairstyles in this list.
Apparently, North Korea banned blue jeans, as the color blue symbolizes the United States.
In March 2014, Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of Burundi banned jogging, due to "fears it was being used as a cover for subversion. As of June 2014, the authorities have since restricted jogging clubs to certain areas.
Singapore the squeaky clean city banned chewing gum in 1992. Although, there is an exception for people with medical prescription. No gum is allowed to be bought or sold inside Singapore and there is a $700 fine for spitting out gum on the streets.

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