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30 Surprising Laws From All Around The World That Might Sound Fake But Are Actually True
In Italy, a saying goes, “The world is beautiful because it’s full of variety,” even when that variety is just… plain weird.
Specifically, laws can be downright crazy. They’re meant to be a set of rules we all agree on because they just make sense, but sometimes things clearly get out of control. And we’re not just talking about weird laws in the US — despite them making up the majority of our list. You’ll soon realize that making random things illegal is a worldwide habit. Like, who came up with a law forbidding people to ride a cow while drunk in Scotland? Or who’s that party pooper who made playing dominoes in Sevilla illegal? And these are just the tip of the “funny laws” iceberg you’re gonna uncover today.
We’re about to take a look at some of the weirdest laws from around the world that were actually passed by lawmakers. A lot of them are just plain funny, but others are so strange that we can’t even imagine how they came about. And while some of these laws may have been long forgotten over time, they still stand as a testament to the fact that weirdness is alive and well in the world’s legal system — and that sometimes, it’s not even close to being dead.
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#5
Canadian radio stations must play Canadian artists' music as a certain percentage of the total playtime.
Jacob Frank 2 years ago
It's a bit misleading. Canadian radio stations must play Canadian artists' music as a certain percentage of the total play time. I don't know the current percentage but without this rule, Canadian airwaves would be overrun with US music and those great artists that Powerful Katrinka mentioned probably would never have become known.
#9
It's illegal naming your baby something weird in Denmark.
#10
Making international calls is a crime in North Korea.
#11
No driving while wearing flip-flops in Spain.
Marcelo Origoni 2 years ago
This is not crazy, it's common sense. Flip flop may bend and get under your pedals
#12
If a child burps during a church service, his or her parents may be arrested in Nebraska.
#13
In Kentucky... a woman cannot marry the same man four times.
#14
It’s against the law to have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7 pm in Arizona, USA.
#15
In Baltimore, Maryland, it’s illegal to bring a lion to the movies.
#16
You can't turn off your phone's camera sound in South Korea.
#17
In New Jersey... bullet-proof vests are banned while committing a crime.
Am a hooman 2 years ago
Omigosh. Bc whoevers commiting the crime will for sure listen to the laws…
#19
No driving with a child on the hood of your car, Oregon.
#20
It is illegal to bite off another person’s leg in Rhode Island.
#21
Flying a UFO over Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France is illegal.
#22
According to a law in Scotland, you must allow someone into your house if he knocks on your door and needs to use the bathroom.
#23
Sharing your Netflix password is an offense in Tennessee, U.S.A.
#24
In Ohio... it's illegal to sell dyed chickens.
Staysafewarmdry 2 years ago
In Ohio it's against the law to kill a housefly within 160 feet of a church without a license. In Cleveland: It's illegal to catch mice without a hunting license. In Marion: You cannot eat a doughnut and walk backwards on a city street.
#28
Nordic bars need a license to allow dancing on their premises.
#29
It's illegal to be shirtless in Barcelona.
#30
It's illegal to disrupt a wedding in South Australia.
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Hey! 2 years ago (edited)
Canada: It's illegal to remove a band-aid in public. Canada has also banned elephant rides at all of its accredited facilities - this one is recent. Toronto bylaw that prohibits dragging a dead horse down Yonge Street on Sundays. Edit: Source: https://www.slice.ca/35-weird-canadian-laws-you-didnt-know-existed-2/
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago
Germany: It's forbidden to cross brigdes while marching in step. (It can cause bridges to swing and collapse)
Vix Spiderthrust 2 years ago
Yep. Sets up a resonant frequency. The dumbfuck who designed London's Millennium Bridge forgot about resonant frequencies and it was nearly the River Tay disaster all over again.
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Dave Hinckley 1 year ago (edited)
But there's a May-February squirrel hunting season. I guess you can't scare them, but you can blow their brains out with a rifle.
Load More Replies... Hey! 2 years ago (edited)
Canada: It's illegal to remove a band-aid in public. Canada has also banned elephant rides at all of its accredited facilities - this one is recent. Toronto bylaw that prohibits dragging a dead horse down Yonge Street on Sundays. Edit: Source: https://www.slice.ca/35-weird-canadian-laws-you-didnt-know-existed-2/
TotallyNOTaFox 2 years ago
Germany: It's forbidden to cross brigdes while marching in step. (It can cause bridges to swing and collapse)
Vix Spiderthrust 2 years ago
Yep. Sets up a resonant frequency. The dumbfuck who designed London's Millennium Bridge forgot about resonant frequencies and it was nearly the River Tay disaster all over again.
Load More Replies... Dave Hinckley 1 year ago (edited)
But there's a May-February squirrel hunting season. I guess you can't scare them, but you can blow their brains out with a rifle.
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