In the remote town of Longyearbyen, Norway, it's famously illegal to die due to permafrost preserving bodies. But did you know there's a U.S. town with a similar law? Welcome to Barrow, Alaska (now known as Utqiaġvik), where dying is, in a sense, against the rules.

The law isn't enforced with penalties but serves as a strong discouragement. The town's permafrost prevents proper decomposition, leading to health concerns. As a result, residents are required to move terminally ill individuals to other locations to pass away.

While it may sound like a quirky urban legend, this policy highlights the unique challenges faced by communities in extreme environments.