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I have always thought that politicians from where I come from are crazy. Until I found out that there are many ridiculous laws all over the world. Here are some of them:
The United States
In Oxford, Ohio, it is still forbidden for a woman to remove her clothes in front of a picture of a man.
Impotence is grounds for divorce in twenty-four states.
In Illinois, it is illegal to speak English. The official language is “American.”
In Vermont, a wife must get written consent from her husband to have dentures made.
In Ohio, women cannot wear patent shoes as it reflects their underwear.
Canada
It is illegal to climb trees.
The color of your house and garage doors are regulated by city laws.
People may not publicly remove bandages.
You cannot pay for a 50 cent item using pennies.
Switzerland
It is illegal to discharge water down the toilet loudly past 10 p.m.
France
You can go to jail if you name a pig Napoleon
Only music by French composers must be played from 8 a.m. up to 8 p.m. and 70% of the music on the radio must be French.
It is illegal to sell dolls with a face that is not human.
Italy
A man may be arrested for wearing a skirt.
To strike someone with a fist is a felony.
The United Kingdom
It is illegal for a person to die in the Houses of Parliament because anyone who dies inside is automatically granted a Royal state funeral.
If a dead whale is found on the British coast, the head becomes the King’s property, while the tail goes to the queen so that the bones can be used for her corset.
In the city of York, if a Scotsman is carrying a bow and arrow within the ancient city walls, you may legally kill him.
Finland
In the past, Donald Duck was banned because he did not wear pants.
Taxis pay royalties for playing music in cabs for paying customers.
South Africa
A license is needed to purchase a television set.
Australia
According to the law, children cannot purchase alcohol, cigarettes or condoms but they can legally use all of them.
Roaming the streets wearing black clothing, felt shoes and black shoe polish or pain on the face is considered illegal because they are “tools of thieves”.
You can actually go to jail if you dress up as Batman.
Only licensed electricians may change a light bulb.
Singapore
It is illegal to carry a Bible or to talk to someone about Jesus.
Thailand
You are not permitted to leave your house without wearing underwear.
It is illegal to step on money because it is a sign of disrespect to the King.
What do you think is the zaniest law on the list?
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