Background ridiculous laws. United States Bashny.Net

In the US, there are thousands of laws in force at the state, county or municipality. Some of them now seem ridiculous, but the emergence of such regulations was once caused quite serious reasons. For example, in the city of Los Angeles banned to lick frogs.

In Arizona it is forbidden to hunt camels.

Reason: The US Army once used camels as draft power. Local residents unfamiliar with the military experiments felt Bactrian animals new species of wild animals and hunted them than cause serious damage to the defense capability of the United States. As a result, the camels were dismissed from military service and now in Alabama live semi-wild camels. Hunting for them it is still prohibited.

In California banned baths.

The reason: The law was established in the late 1980s, when it was discovered that the majority of homosexuals with AIDS contracted in the public baths. The law was passed to stop the epidemic.

In the city of Los Angeles banned to lick frogs.

The reason: The law was passed after the urban adolescents found that the skin of some frogs contain hallucinogens. Addicts caught frogs and sucked them diligently, and the police could not do anything with it.

The city of Norco law prohibits residents have rhinoceros.

Reason: Norco has the unofficial title of "the city of unusual pets." Residents of the city are kept in the homes of lizards, crocodiles, pigs, not to mention the traditional dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters and so on. D.
Pets tend to sometimes run away from home. Once this has happened with a baby rhino, which caused heavy damage to local gardens and lawns.

The city Mobil men forbidden to howl like a wolf in public places.

The reason: once the city has lodged a military unit in the days wore on these should shoulder chevron image of a wolf (this, in turn, is due to a long history when the United States fought with the Indians, and units of scouts thus demonstrated their courage, prudence and force). In the evenings, soldiers gathered in local bars and frightening howling, wolf imitation that, terribly annoyed residents. Military base closed, but the law remained. In the same city, women are forbidden to wear shoes with stiletto heels.

Reason: One woman in high heels came into the lattice of the spillway and injured his leg. It is suggested that to blame the municipality to equip streets such dangerous devices, it went to court and won the case. As a result, to prevent the occurrence of similar claims in the future, the city fathers decided that cheaper to adopt a special law than
change of the lattice.

The city of Boulder is barred couches on the porch of the house.

Reason: In the city there is a large and very cheerful University. In 2003, the magazine US News & World Report called the temple of science better place for amateurs entertainment. Students love to celebrate the victory of university athletes campfire on city streets, which often leads to fires. Sofas are the ideal fuel.

In Florida, the doors of all buildings should only be opened outwards.

Reason: In case of fire it easier for people to run out into the street.

The city Seaside around all homes must be white fence installed. Every home should have a beautiful porch.

Reason: The city's economy is based on tourism industry. Therefore, the municipality decided that such a design would create "a fabulous town" that will make it even more attractive for tourists.

The state of Hawaii banned billboards on the roads and in public places.

Reason: Advertisements must not interfere with tourists enjoy the Hawaiian scenery.

In the city of Overland Park is forbidden to organize a demonstration at the funeral.

The reason: The law was passed because of one person, a radical Christian who regularly appeared at the funeral of homosexuals with posters, which read that the deceased deserved death, and God punished him.

The state of Michigan is prohibited to throw octopuses in public places.

Reason: Before the adoption of the law, during the match, which was attended hockey team Detroit Red Wings, fans threw
octopus on the ice. The tradition came in 1952, when the team had to win all remaining eight games to win the Stanley Cup. At the beginning of the game one of the fans threw octopus on the ice - one foot for every game - and Red Wings became champions.

In the states of New Jersey and Oregon, people can not independently fill petrol in the tank - it should help the gas station worker.

The reason: The law was passed long ago, when many people (especially the elderly) do not know basic things, such as the fact that gasoline
explosive, and during refueling better not to smoke. The owners of gas stations were afraid that their clients can blow up a gas station.

In North Carolina community organizations allowed to meet when their members are dressed in identical costumes.

The reason: The law was passed to prevent the gatherings of activists of the local organization of the Ku Klyuks-Clan, who wear white robes.

Memphis beggars must obtain a "license" from the state (which costs $ 10) to get the right to beg

The reason: The law was passed in order to get rid of the crowds of beggars, who occupied the tourist attractions in the city center.

The Texas men forbidden to wear with a wire cutter.

Reason: In the days of the Wild West, crooks could steal cattle, cutting wire fences wire cutters. Such thefts have become so frequent that, in the end, decided to ban themselves clippers.

In the state of West Virginia, students are unable to attend school if they smell onions.

Reason: The state grows a certain kind of wild onion, which has a very strong odor. The smell is felt even a few days after its consumption.

In the same state, any animal struck by a car becomes the property of the driver's car.

The reason: The law was passed in order to save money on clearing roads. In addition, under the wheels of cars most likely to be edible deer.

In Washington, people who came to the States with the intent to commit a crime should first call the police and inform her of the existence of such plans.

The reason: The law was passed - quite seriously - to reduce the number of crimes. Residents of other states and countries, have committed a crime in the state of Washington, and additionally charged with violation of the law.
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