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The most ridiculous laws in the world
Here is a list of the craziest and funniest laws in the world. Some may be urban myths, but most of these laws are real. I suggest that you continue this topic in the comments – talk about other unusual things, take part in the discussion.
Funny faces in dogs
Did you know that it is illegal in Oklahoma to make funny faces on dogs? If you do not understand what is meant, you can not take the dog by the face and change its shape. In Oklahoma, you can be fined, arrested, or imprisoned for doing so.
In France, until recently, women were forbidden to wear trousers in public. In 1799, a Paris law prohibited women from wearing pants in public without special police approval. The Funny Law was changed only in 1892, allowing women to wear sports trousers while riding, and in 1909 allowed women to wear pants while riding bicycles. And finally, in 2013, the French government repealed the 214-year-old law, which was already unenforceable.
Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women are prohibited from driving. Now they are also banned from voting, but King Abdullah will allow them to participate in the electoral process from 2015, as well as to be elected to power.
In Minnesota, it is illegal to hang men’s and women’s underwear next to each other on a dryer.
You are not allowed to get a divorce in the Philippines and Vatican City. These are the only countries in the world where divorce is illegal. The Vatican does not allow divorce, even if you want it. Philippine law generally does not provide for divorce. The only exception is Muslims who are allowed to divorce under certain circumstances.
Japan is the birthplace of ancient sumo wrestling, but being fat is illegal here. According to the Mitabo Law, all men and women aged 40 and over must not have waistlines greater than 80 and 90 inches, respectively. Although the law has no penalties, many people try to follow it.
Don't pay until you're full, Denmark is a delightful country, especially when it comes to hospitality. In Danish restaurants, you can not pay for food, if in your opinion, it is not enough. In this case, you can just get up and leave without paying the bill at all. There is another ridiculous law in Denmark that makes it illegal to start a car without checking if there are sleeping children under the car.
This is just one of the craziest laws in the UK, which only recently repealed it. The reason people are not allowed to die in Parliament is because the building is considered the Royal Palace. Nigel Cawthorne, author of The Strange Laws of Old England, said: Anyone who dies there is technically entitled to a state funeral. If they see that you look sick, they immediately take you out.”
In Utah, you can marry your cousin, but only if you two are 65. The authors of the ridiculous law motivated this by the fact that when you turn 65, you get impeccable judgment.
Have you ever thought that chewing gum could land you in jail? Chewing gum has been illegal in Singapore since 1992. There is a ban on the import of chewing gum into Singapore. As a rule, only nicotine gum is allowed, but it can only be obtained from a doctor with a prescription. It is forbidden to sell and buy chewing gum, and there is a fine of $ 500 for throwing gum past the urn.
Source: lifeglobe.net/
Funny faces in dogs
Did you know that it is illegal in Oklahoma to make funny faces on dogs? If you do not understand what is meant, you can not take the dog by the face and change its shape. In Oklahoma, you can be fined, arrested, or imprisoned for doing so.
In France, until recently, women were forbidden to wear trousers in public. In 1799, a Paris law prohibited women from wearing pants in public without special police approval. The Funny Law was changed only in 1892, allowing women to wear sports trousers while riding, and in 1909 allowed women to wear pants while riding bicycles. And finally, in 2013, the French government repealed the 214-year-old law, which was already unenforceable.
Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women are prohibited from driving. Now they are also banned from voting, but King Abdullah will allow them to participate in the electoral process from 2015, as well as to be elected to power.
In Minnesota, it is illegal to hang men’s and women’s underwear next to each other on a dryer.
You are not allowed to get a divorce in the Philippines and Vatican City. These are the only countries in the world where divorce is illegal. The Vatican does not allow divorce, even if you want it. Philippine law generally does not provide for divorce. The only exception is Muslims who are allowed to divorce under certain circumstances.
Japan is the birthplace of ancient sumo wrestling, but being fat is illegal here. According to the Mitabo Law, all men and women aged 40 and over must not have waistlines greater than 80 and 90 inches, respectively. Although the law has no penalties, many people try to follow it.
Don't pay until you're full, Denmark is a delightful country, especially when it comes to hospitality. In Danish restaurants, you can not pay for food, if in your opinion, it is not enough. In this case, you can just get up and leave without paying the bill at all. There is another ridiculous law in Denmark that makes it illegal to start a car without checking if there are sleeping children under the car.
This is just one of the craziest laws in the UK, which only recently repealed it. The reason people are not allowed to die in Parliament is because the building is considered the Royal Palace. Nigel Cawthorne, author of The Strange Laws of Old England, said: Anyone who dies there is technically entitled to a state funeral. If they see that you look sick, they immediately take you out.”
In Utah, you can marry your cousin, but only if you two are 65. The authors of the ridiculous law motivated this by the fact that when you turn 65, you get impeccable judgment.
Have you ever thought that chewing gum could land you in jail? Chewing gum has been illegal in Singapore since 1992. There is a ban on the import of chewing gum into Singapore. As a rule, only nicotine gum is allowed, but it can only be obtained from a doctor with a prescription. It is forbidden to sell and buy chewing gum, and there is a fine of $ 500 for throwing gum past the urn.
Source: lifeglobe.net/