– Coffee – In the 16th century, coffee was banned in Mecca due to concerns over political gatherings in coffeehouses. – –
– Playing cards – Cards were banned in several parts of Europe during the Middle Ages as they were associated with gambling and moral decay. –
– Kissing in public – In 16th century Naples, public kissing was outlawed and violators could face the death penalty. –
– Christmas – In 17th century England, the Puritans banned Christmas celebrations for being too indulgent and unholy. –
– Blue jeans – In the 1950s, some U.S. schools and public places banned jeans, associating them with rebellious youth culture. –
– Long hair on men – In the 1960s and 1970s, long hair on men was banned in many schools and workplaces for being non-conformist. –
– Women wearing pants – In parts of the world, including France until 2013, laws technically banned women from wearing trousers. –
– Bicycles – In the late 1800s, some countries like North Korea banned bicycles for women, fearing it would lead to social freedom. – –
– Rock ‘n’ roll music – In the 1950s, several cities in the U.S. and the Soviet Union banned rock music for being provocative and immoral. – –
Umbrellas – In 18th century England, using an umbrella was considered a nuisance and sometimes banned, as it disrupted coachmen who made money by providing rides in the rain.