housewares Bavaria says its mandatory crosses aren't religious, so there should be no problem hanging them upside-down, right? Cory Doctorow

Environment Al Shabab declares plastic bags to be unislamic, bans their use in jihadi-controlled Somali territory Cory Doctorow

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France to 15 year old girl: wear a shorter skirt or you can't get an education Xeni Jardin