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It’s a law in Wichita, Kansas, that if a man mistreats his mother-in-law, it cannot be used as grounds for a divorce.
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In 2012, an Italian man brought his mother along on his honeymoon. His new bride asked for a divorce three weeks later.
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According to U.S. statistics, if one partner smokes, a marriage is 75% more likely to end in divorce.
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In ancient Chaldea, a man could get a divorce by saying “Thou are not my wife.” However, if the wife ever said, “Thou are not my husband,” she would be immediately drowned.
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In the Aleutian Islands, if a man grew tired of his wife, he would barter her for food or clothes.
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In the Philippines, divorce is illegal.
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In America, the divorce rate for a first marriage is around 41%. The divorce rate for a second marriage is 60%. The divorce rate for a third marriage is 73%.
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Having twins or triplets increases the risk of divorce by 17%.
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Approximately 6% of American couples marry, divorce, and then remarry each other.
