Most Stupid Laws from Around the World

andra picincu
Did you know that in some countries it is illegal to name a pig 'Napoleon', to die in the House of Parliament or to wear black clothes?

France:

- It is illegal to name a pig 'Napoleon';

- Between 8 a.m and 8 p.m, 70% of the music on the radio must belong to French artists;

- It is illegal to sell a doll whose face does not look like the human face.

Singapore:

- It is illegal to have a Bible or to talk about Jesus;

United Kingdom:

- It is illegal to die in the House of Parliament. The reason is that theoretically, who dies between the walls of the House, must be automatically buried under the royal sign.

- The head of any dead whale found on the British coast becomes automatically the propriety of the king. The whale tale is the property of the Queen.

- It is legal to kill a Scottish if you find him in the old town area, but only if he carries an arc with arrows.

Australia:

- Although it is illegal for children to buy cigarettes, condoms and alcohol, it is legal to use them.

- It is illegal to wear black clothes, felt shoes and slippers when you walk on the streets. These items are worn by thieves;

- It is illegal to dress up like Batman;

Finland:

Donald Duck was once banned for not wearing pants.

USA:

- Impotence is the reason of divorce in 24 states;

- In Illinois, it is illegal to speak English. The official recognized language is American;

- In Oxford, Ohio, it is still illegal for a woman to undress in front of a picture with a man;

- In Indiana, in 1950, everything that was related to Robin Hood was forbidden. Robin's idea of taking money from the rich and give to the poor was considered a communist idea.

Thailand:

- If you drop a chewing gum on the street, you can pay the fine up to $ 600;

- It is not allowed to go out of the house without wearing underwear;

- All those who go to the cinema are compelled to stand up before the movie starts while singing the national anthem.

Sources: whyhomeschool.blogspot.com/2007/11/humor-dont-name-your-pig-napoleon-uk.html, clipmarks.com/clipmark/F0F32841-9515-4952-833B-51010EB0835D, www.dumblaws.com, www.stupidlaws.com, www.ahajokes.com/stupid_laws.html, stupidlaws.org

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  • jennie6/23/2010

    what wierd laws

  • toanne6/6/2009

    very stupid laws indeed. who thinks thes laws up in the first place!? a lot more stupid laws here http://www.isitlegalto.com/stupid-laws/

  • andra picincu5/21/2009

    I also learned French and German, but I forgot everything; including essential phrases. My English still has many issues, as I don't know familiar expressions and I can't express myself very easy.

  • Sophie5/20/2009

    These are such strange laws. I wonder why it is illegal to dress up as Batman in Australia?!!
    Sophie

  • Moeursalen5/20/2009

    There are so many amusing old laws on the books. It's very funny. Hey, thanks for reading.... You're doing great considering that you are writing in English--not your first language. I took language study in school but can only write a few phrases in French, two in Italian, five in Spanish.... Well, you get the idea...:)

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