Death Penalty for Virginity- Faking Kit: Egypt Scholar

An Egyptian scholar wants the death penalty for anyone importing a device that helps women fake virginity—claiming it violates Islamic law by spreading perversion in society. The gadget releases a liquid that looks like blood, allowing a new bride to make it appear her hymen has been ruptured. The China-made device sells in Syria for about $15, the BBC reports. (Read more Egypt stories.)