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Early European settlers in Massachusetts enacted Blue Laws 340 years ago during a time when church and state were intertwined. The settlers have passed away, but the laws still remain, even though many of them are not enforced and have been ruled unconstitutional. Take a look at some of the absurd 17th century laws that are -- somehow -- still in the books today.
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Early European settlers in Massachusetts enacted Blue Laws 340 years ago during a time when church and state were intertwined. The settlers have passed away, but the laws still remain, even though many of them are not enforced and have been ruled unconstitutional.

Take a look at some of the absurd 17th century laws that are -- somehow -- still in the books today.