The 613 commandments of Orthodox Judaism weren’t exactly created with the 21st century in mind. A recent rabbinical ruling may prevent Orthodox Jews from using specially designed Shabbat elevators. The best part of the article on this, however?

A debate a decade ago by another leading rabbi concluded that nose-picking was allowed on the Sabbath. It was under discussion because nose hairs may be plucked out in the process, and cutting hair on the Sabbath is outlawed.

Keep pondering those eternal questions, boys.

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