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Ancient China's Bizarre Laws Included Punishments for Crying and Messy Handwriting

Ancient Chinese law extended beyond crime to social control, with some rules appearing bizarre today. Examples include punishing men for crying and forcing individuals with messy handwriting to drink ink.

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