The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

No Cars, Ever

Members of the Amish community are not allowed to operate cars. The Amish horse and buggy is a very common thing to see if you're passing through Amish country! They believe that working together as a community is very important and that using a car would hinder that sense of community and the idea that they need to rely on one another.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.