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Portugal technically banned peeing in the ocean

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In an adorable attempt to legislate the impossible, Portugal formally banned peeing in the Atlantic Ocean. While commendable for environmental hygiene, literally nobody understands how the maritime police intend to enforce it. Unless they plan on deploying submarines equipped with specialized chemical dye trackers, your secret aquatic bathroom break remains perfectly safe.

Portugal technically banned peeing in the ocean
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