weird laws

Holy Backlash: Students Expelled for Dancing Near Church

In Russia, three first-year art students just got booted from Moscow’s prestigious Stroganov University after they dared to — gasp — dance in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. The crime? “Violating public order” and “offending religious feelings,” according to the school’s official decree.

Flu, Strep, Mono? Tennessee Schools Don’t Care

In a move that's got parents clutching their pearls, Lawrence County schools in Tennessee have axed excused absences, no matter if you’ve got a doctor’s note or a legit excuse.