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No Walking Backwards Eating Peanuts in Devon, Connecticut After Sunset

No Walking Backwards Eating Peanuts in Devon, Connecticut After Sunset
Unusual local laws restrict walking backward after sunset in Devon, Connecticut, to ensure public safety.

In Devon, Connecticut, it’s illegal to walk backward after sunset. This peculiar ordinance may have been enacted to prevent accidents during low-visibility hours. Similar laws exist in other U.S. cities; for example, in Greene, New York, it’s illegal to eat peanuts and walk backward on the sidewalks when a concert is on (sources.debian.org).

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