Naming rules get very official
Sweden has had famous disputes about unusual names and official registry decisions.
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Reincarnation paperwork became an internet favourite
Rules around religious reincarnation recognition have been widely talked about as bureaucracy beyond the grave.
Official languages make signs complicated
Belgium’s language rules can make public signage and administration surprisingly complex.
Names and registries can get theatrical
Civil registries around the world, including Argentina, have had rules about allowable names.