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10 Weird Laws Around The World
(Did you know?) 7 years ago

Laws are rules about how people should behave or conduct themselves. They organize our societies, maintain order, ensure our safety and protect our rights.



However, aside from the basic laws we all know and heard off, there are some laws from across the world that will leave you confused, shocked and intrigued.


Here we have a list of 10 weird laws that may or may not still be followed across the world:

 

1. Singing "Happy Birthday to you" in Public
We've all done it. Every one, Ever where! However, under current copyright rules, every time you sing "Happy Birthday to You" in public, you're breaking the law. Oops.

2. it's illegal for a man with a mustache to, under any circumstances, kiss a woman in public in IowaWelcome to Iowa, where November is the Saddest Month.



3.In Lebanon, men are legally allowed to have sex with animals, but the animals must be female.Having sexual relations with a male animal is punishable by death.Yeah, that makes sense...

 

4. Elevator laws in New York - Shhh no talking!
According to Elevator Laws in New York: While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.So please just control yourself the next time you walk into any old friend in an elevator.

5. North Korea: Blue Jeans Not black jeans. 
Just blue jeans. Apparently the color is associated with the United States, so North Korea banned them.All of these girls are going to jail, I suppose.

 

6. Cold Soda at a Liquor Store
It is illegal for a liquor store in Indiana to sell cold soda. But what if I need something cold to mix with my rum...? LBest friends? Not in Indiana, though!

7. Pillow Fight in Germany - A dangerous weapon?
A pillow is considered a "passive weapon" in Germany, so it may be a good idea to keep it locked in your hotel safe while you're out.


8. In Cali, Colombia, a woman may only make love with her husband, and the first time this happens, her mother must be in the room to witness the act.Well, that's not disturbing at all...

9. Can you imagine that this Sweet little thing is also illegalAccording to basically every anti-graffiti state law in the US, it is illegal simply to possess "broad-tipped indelible markers" or "aerosol cans" in a public place, because they can be used to commit acts of vandalism. You can find such regulations all over the United States, from Florida to New York to California, which also make it a crime to buy permanent markers for anyone under 18. California, remember, is a state where it is legal to buy weed if you have a doctor's note.

10. Flushing the Toilet in Switzerland
In Switzerland, it is illegal to flush a toilet after 10pm as it causes Noise Pollution.

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