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17 Ridiculous Office Rules That Companies Actually Enforce

Mariana Simoes,Max NisenMay 5, 2013, 20:33 IST

statigr.am/elisaphlpRecently a 16-year-old was arrested for a science experiment that went wrong.

The incident sparked a question raised on Reddit asking users to give examples of harsh or absurd rules from work and school, and thousands of responses poured in.

We've picked out our favorite ridiculous rules from the thread, including stringent beard regulations and one office policy requiring workers to wear safety goggles when using a stapler.