For the first time in more than seven decades, drivers in Oregon are allowed to pump their own gas.

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      The way I heard it, if the only people pumping gas were employees, the company didn’t have to pay as much liability insurance.

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        Just because we have chiseled abs and stunning features, it doesn’t mean that we too can’t not die in a freak gasoline fight accident.

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      You never went to Switzerland where the only noise you’re allowed to do after 10 pm is pooping.

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        Now I’m curious about the situation that lead to that to that exception being added and if there was a death involved where someone held it in until morning when they should have just gone right away.

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          The legend says that you aren’t allowed to flush the toilet after 10 pm. Actually, people must avoid making noise after 10pm by law. It’s not here for fun.

          Switzerland has a reporting culture. People will report you to the police and/or your landlord if you’re making too much noise after 10pm. Also, Sundays and holidays are by law a day of rest.