belushi93
belushi93 t1_j8k7f2o wrote
Reply to comment by LetsGoHome in There’s a push to give teachers (and other public employees) the right to strike in Mass. What to know. by bostondotcom
The state was started by puritans. There are a number of laws on the books that have been there for ages and that aren't exactly progressive. The state has come a long way, but in certain ways it still has a way to go.
https://www.chowdaheadz.com/blogs/news/why-does-massachusetts-have-blue-laws
belushi93 t1_iuu6fp5 wrote
Reply to comment by wkomorow in New ‘Prosperity Index’ Ranks US States on More Than Just Money - Massachusetts #1 by labormarket
I'm from Alabama originally and this is very true. Lol
belushi93 t1_j9bfegv wrote
Reply to comment by Willygolightly in TIL: The domestic cat is a revered animal in Islam and One of Muhammad's (PBUH) companions was known as Abu Hurairah (literally: "Father of the Kitten" PBUH) for his attachment to cats. by ElectroFlannelGore
A lot of Europe does the same thing. In Amsterdam, all of the restaurants seemed to have their own cat. They are highly revered for keeping the rat population low.