Mega List of the World's Weirdest Laws

If you think Weird laws are exclusive to the United States, think again. Dumb and Weird laws are everywhere! Some are reminiscent of past times — from as far as 19th century — that are still on the books and others are the work of the contemporary minds of brilliant politics. Many of the laws on this list have been verified to be true, however, many were taken from scattered sources and its veracity is hard to prove. We would recommend taking them with a grain of salt and not try to use them in your favor in court, or else you may end up bending over to catch your soap… in jail. You can help us make the list bigger and better by sharing any other weird laws you may know about.

1. In England, all men over the age of 14 must carry out two hours of longbow practice a day.
   
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2. In Florida, USA, unmarried women who parachute on Sundays can be jailed.
   
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3. In the UK, it is illegal for Members of Parliament to enter the House of Commons in full armor.
   
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4. In London, England, it is illegal to flag down a taxi if you have the plague.
   
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5. In Bahrain, a male doctor may legally examine a woman’s genitals but is forbidden from looking directly at them during the examination; he may only see their reflection in a mirror.
   
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6. It’s a felony in McClure Town, Wyoming, USA, to breastfeed someone else’s baby without the express written permission of the Major League Baseball.
   
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7. In Rathbun, New Mexico, USA, it’s a crime to share an apple pie with a school teacher at a restaurant.
   
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8. In Santa Ana County, Colorado, USA, it’s illegal to serve gasoline as a beverage.
   
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9. Under the Vermont State Constitution, in USA, it’s punishable by a $8,000 fine to laugh at a lawyer joke.
   
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10. In Liverpool, UK, it is illegal for a woman to be topless in public unless she is employed in an exotic fish shop.
    
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11. In Greece, a driver’s license can be revoked if the person appears poorly dressed or unwashed.
    
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12. In Texas, USA, it’s a misdemeanor for lawyers to drink non-alcoholic beer with their friends.
    
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13. The head of any dead whale found on the British coast is the property of the King and the tail belongs to the Queen - in case she needs the bones for her corset.
    
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14. It’s a felony in Denver, Florida, USA, to attempt to bribe an elected official with less than $7,000.
    
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15. It’s a crime to chew gum while undressed in Oklahoma, USA.
    
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16. In Burlington, Pennsylvania, USA, it’s against the law to attend church without bringing a loaded gun to ward off Indian attacks.
    
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17. In the UK, It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
    
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18. In Elizabeth County, New Jersey, USA, it’s forbidden to share a T-bone steak with a fireman at a restaurant.
    
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19. Royal Navy ships that enter the Port of London must provide a barrel of rum to the Constable of the Tower of London.
    
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20. In Indonesia, it’s illegal to masturbate, the penalty is… decapitation.
    
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21. In Alexandria, Minnesota, USA, it is illegal for a man whose breath smells of garlic, onions or sardines to have sex with his wife.
    
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22. In Logan County, Colorado, USA, it is illegal to kiss a woman while she is asleep.
    
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23. In St. Louis, Missouri, USA, it is illegal for firemen to rescue women who are still in their nightdresses.
    
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24. In Texas, USA, criminals are required to give their victims at least 24 hours oral or written notice giving details of the crime they are about to commit.
    
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25. In Baltimore, Maryland, USA, it is a crime to take a lion into a cinema.
    
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26. According to Tennessee law, it’s illegal for a woman weighting more than 206 pounds (93 kg) to drive a car except during a fire.
    
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27. It England, it is illegal for a cab in the City of London to carry rabid dogs or corpses.
    
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28. In Eureka, Nevada, USA, it is illegal for men with moustaches to kiss women.
    
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29. In Oxford, Ohio, USA, it is illegal for a woman to undress in front of a picture of a man.
    
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30. In Afghanistan, the Taliban militia banned women from wearing white socks just in case men find them attractive.
    
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31. In Iceland, anyone is allowed to practice medicine provided they display the word “Scottulaejnir” meaning “Quack doctor”
    
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32. In Iran, It is illegal to eat snakes on a Sunday.
    
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33. In Louisiana, USA, if you bite someone with your own teeth it is considered a ‘Simple assault’ but if you bite someone with your dentures it is an ‘aggravated assault.’
    
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34. In Chico, California, USA, the law says that anybody who detonates a nuclear device within the city limits is liable to a fine of $500.
    
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35. In Paraguay, pistol dueling is legal just as long as both parties are registered blood donors.
    
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36. In Kentucky, it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon more than six-feet long.
    
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37. In Chester, England, Welshmen are forbidden from entering the city before sunrise and from staying after sunset.
    
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38. In the city of York, England, it is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow.
    
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39. In Vermont, women must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear prosthetic teeth.
    
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40. In Milan, Italy, there is a law that requires citizens to smile at all times or risk a hefty fine. The only exceptions are when visiting hospitals and funerals.
    
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41. In Burma it is illegal to get internet access. If a person is found in possession of a modem he can be imprisoned.
    
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42. In Conorsville, Wisconsin, USA, it is illegal for a man to fire a gun while his wife is having an orgasm.
    
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43. In Florida, USA, it is illegal to have sex with a porcupine.
    
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44. In London, England, there is a law that states London Taxi cabs must carry a bale of hay at all times.
    
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45. In Denmark, it is illegal to start your car without first checking to see if there are any children asleep underneath it.
    
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46. In Switzerland it is against the law for men to urinate standing up after 10pm which is the same time that it is illegal to flush the toilet.
    
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47. In British Columbia, Canada, it is illegal to kill a Sasquatch or Bigfoot if one is ever found.
    
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48. In Alberta, Canada, a released convict is entitled to a gun and a horse to ride out of town on.
    
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49. In London, England, wife beating is legal just as long as it is not after 9pm and it doesn’t disturb the neighbors.
    
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50. In Lebanon men are allowed to have sex with any other animal just as long as it is a female. If a man is caught having sex with a male animal then the penalty is death.
    
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51. In Minnesota, USA, it is against the law to hang male and female underwear together on the same washing line.
    
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52. In Santa Cruz, Bolivia, it is illegal for a man to have sex with a woman and her daughter at the same time.
    
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53. In Singapore, if a person is caught littering the streets more than 3 times he is forced to make an appearance on TV with a bib around his neck saying “I’m a litterer.”
    
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54. In Denmark, it is not illegal for a convicted prisoner to escape from prison. If the escapee is caught he only serves the rest of his sentence.
    
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55. In Toronto, Canada, it is illegal to ride a streetcar on a Sunday if you have been eating garlic.
    
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56. In China, drivers who stop at pedestrian crossings may receive a fine or a warning under the Beijing Traffic Laws
    
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57. In Denmark, if a car is overtaking a horse-drawn carriage and the horse becomes agitated, the driver must pull over and if necessary cover the car from the horse’s view.
    
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58. In Israel, no person is allowed to dress or undress with the light switched on.
    
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59. In Paraguay, a man who catches his wife with someone else in bed is legally permitted to kill his wife and her lover providing he acts immediately.
    
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60. In Qatar, if an unmarried woman falls pregnant she is banned from using hospitals or calling for any medical assistance. Her only options are to do without healthcare or leave the country.
    
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61. In Turkey, all drivers must carry a hygienic body bag suitable for carrying a body up to 260 pounds (120 kilos). Failure to do so will result in a fine and possible a 6 month jail sentence.
    
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62. In South Korea, traffic policemen are required to report all bribes that they receive from motorists.
    
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63. In Toronto, Canada, it’s illegal to drag a dead horse down Younge St on a Sunday!
    
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64. In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter.
    
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65. In Ohio, USA, it is illegal to get a fish drunk.
    
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66. In Quitman, Georgia, USA, It’s illegal for a chicken to cross the road.
    
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67. In Ohio, USA, it is against the law to set your mule on fire if it balks.
    
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