In the Norwegian town of Longyearbyen, it is illegal to die.
Why it is true
Due to the permafrost, bodies buried in the local cemetery do not decompose and can preserve dangerous viruses. People in terminal stages are sent to other parts of Norway for their final days.
Source: BBC
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