In the city of Longyearbyen, people were forbidden to die
This law has been in effect for decades.
Popular YouTuber Simon Wilson was visiting the picturesque town of Longyearbyen on the coast of Norway when he discovered a strange law.
The Mirror writes about it.
He landed in the icy conditions of a Norwegian island and discovered that there has been a law for decades, according to which local residents are not allowed to die.
In an effort to learn more about this law, he spoke with a local resident, Marcus, to try to find out exactly what it means for the town's residents. Marcus said: “There is no home for the elderly and of course there have been cases of people dying here, but generally if someone is too old or unable to take care of themselves, they are not allowed on the island.”
Trying to understand how local authorities enforce this rule, Simon wondered how this policy…