@savageupdatesAn infographic titled "Normal Things That Were Once Crimes" lists 20 everyday activities that were historically illegal in various regions. Drinking coffee was banned in the Ottoman Empire in the 1600s. Men wearing high heels was outlawed in Europe in the 1700s. Playing football (soccer) was a crime in England in the 1300s. Eating chocolate was prohibited in Europe in the 1600s. Dancing in public was illegal in many countries. Women wearing pants was criminalized in the USA and Europe between the 1800s and 1900s. Using forks was banned in Italy in the 1000s. Singing in public baths was forbidden in Ancient Rome. Wearing striped clothes was a crime in Medieval Europe. Kissing in public was illegal in many countries. Bathing too often was prohibited in Medieval Europe. Wearing gold jewelry was outlawed in Ancient Rome. Smoking tobacco was banned in the Ottoman Empire and Russia. Celebrating Christmas was illegal in England in the 1600s. Makeup for women was criminalized in England in the 1700s. Long hair for men was outlawed in various periods. Eating certain foods under sumptuary laws was prohibited in Europe. Working on Sundays was illegal in Europe and the USA. Gambling casually was banned in many countries. Wearing armor without rank was a crime in Medieval Europe. Source: Historical Global Statistics.

@savageupdatesAn infographic titled "Normal Things That Were Once Crimes" lists 20 everyday activities that were historically illegal in various regions. Drinking coffee was banned in the Ottoman Empire in the 1600s. Men wearing high heels was outlawed in Europe in the 1700s. Playing football (soccer) was a crime in England in the 1300s. Eating chocolate was prohibited in Europe in the 1600s. Dancing in public was illegal in many countries. Women wearing pants was criminalized in the USA and Europe between the 1800s and 1900s. Using forks was banned in Italy in the 1000s. Singing in public baths was forbidden in Ancient Rome. Wearing striped clothes was a crime in Medieval Europe. Kissing in public was illegal in many countries. Bathing too often was prohibited in Medieval Europe. Wearing gold jewelry was outlawed in Ancient Rome. Smoking tobacco was banned in the Ottoman Empire and Russia. Celebrating Christmas was illegal in England in the 1600s. Makeup for women was criminalized in England in the 1700s. Long hair for men was outlawed in various periods. Eating certain foods under sumptuary laws was prohibited in Europe. Working on Sundays was illegal in Europe and the USA. Gambling casually was banned in many countries. Wearing armor without rank was a crime in Medieval Europe. Source: Historical Global Statistics.