The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

No Cars, Ever

Members of the Amish community are not allowed to operate cars. The Amish horse and buggy is a very common thing to see if you're passing through Amish country! They believe that working together as a community is very important and that using a car would hinder that sense of community and the idea that they need to rely on one another.

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The More You Know

  • One in four Americans thinks that the Sun revolves around the Earth.
  • A relative of the T. rex stood just 3-feet tall.
  • Contrary to popular belief, Marilyn Munroe was nowhere near a 'plus' size 12 - 16, she was closer to a US size 0.
  • A Scarlet Macaw can live up to 80 years.
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