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The Most Absurd Laws from Around the World

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France

It’s illegal to call or address a pig as Napoleon.
Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., 70 percent of the music on the radio must be by French composers.
It is against the law to sell a doll with a face that’s not human.

Singapore

Littering is a serious offense. If caught littering your punishment includes a fine of several thousand dollars, hours of litter collection, state-sponsored counseling, as well as your picture in the local news. :lol:
It is illegal to carry a Bible or to talk to someone about Jesus.

The United Kingdom

It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament. The reasoning behind this is that technically anyone who dies within the walls of Parliament is automatically granted a Royal state funeral.
The head of any dead whale found on the British coast is legally the property of the King. The tail is property of the Queen so that she can use the bones for her corset.
In the city of York, it is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow.

Australia

Although it is against the law for children to buy cigarettes, condoms, or alcohol, they can legally use all of them.
It is illegal to wear black clothing, felt shoes, and black shoe polish on your face while roaming the streets. These items are the tools of a cat burglar.
It is illegal to dress up as Batman.

Finland

Donald Duck was once banned because he doesn’t wear any pants.

The United States

Impotence is grounds for divorce in twenty-four states.
In Illinois, it is illegal to speak English. The officially recognized language is “American.”
In Oxford, Ohio, it is still illegal for a woman to undress in front of a picture of a man.
In Indiana, during the 1950s, anything to do with Robin Hood was prohibited. Robbing from the rich to give to the poor was considered communist ideology.

Thailand

If you drop gum on the pavement, you can be fined up to $600.
You are not permitted to leave your house without wearing underwear.
All those who attend a cinema show must stand up during the national anthem before a film begins.
Let's hope this list will motivate people to get out and vote.



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BlackVelvet wrote: Singapore

Littering is a serious offense. If caught littering your punishment includes a fine of several thousand dollars, hours of litter collection, state-sponsored counseling, as well as your picture in the local news. :lol:
It is illegal to carry a Bible or to talk to someone about Jesus.

Thailand

If you drop gum on the pavement, you can be fined up to $600.
You are not permitted to leave your house without wearing underwear.



How are these two absurd? I would enforce these laws with capital punishment. I hate litter and somalis are one of the biggest culprits. :down:
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abdi.ismail wrote:ou are not permitted to leave your house without wearing underwear.
:lol: :lol:

Do they check? :lol:
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Trust me, if the clothes are tight or the wind is blowing, you can tell.

BTW, i'M TALKING ABOUT WOMEN NOT MEN.
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One time it was compulsary to curse Ali ibn Abi Talib at every Jum'a prayer
Until Umar the II repealed it
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Oh such a pervert. The law is not specific.

seemeyer wrote:One time it was compulsary to curse Ali ibn Abi Talib at every Jum'a prayer
Until Umar the II repealed it
Who implemented the law?
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^
Muawiya or his son Yazid I think not 100% sure though
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seemeyer wrote:^
Muawiya or his son Yazid I think not 100% sure though

Astaghfirrulah :-O
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Actually, in Singapore, you can be given 100 lashes for chewing gum. This issue created a diplomatic raw when an American student was sentenced to 100 lashes a few years ago.

When I was in Singapore, I also noticed that they serve lower alcohol drinks during conferences to make sure that you don't vomit on the streets and end up in a court.
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Singapore ma dheesho, I am still laughing at the counselling for littering :lol:
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BlackVelvet wrote:Singapore ma dheesho, I am still laughing at the counselling for littering :lol:
It is a fascinating country/city state. You have the feeling that you are watched everywhere you go. I was there for a week and when I came to the hotel it struck me that everything was wired. I looked at the Television set and saw a red light coming from the screen (like a hidden camera)... and when I switched it on; there was this old rock song ; I always feel like somebody is watching me...

I am not kidding. I then visited 7 budhist temples, 3 hindu temples, a mosque and a synagogue and all of them had the picture of the president at the alter.
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:lol: well at least it's not illegal to dress like Batman, how did that end up becoming a law I wonder :lol:
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BlackVelvet wrote::lol: well at least it's not illegal to dress like Batman, how did that end up becoming a law I wonder :lol:
Have you been to Singapore? It is a divided city. There is little India, Little China, the area around Raffles (colonial), Orchid road - business area and the high rise office buildings and hotels.

Each and everyone of these areas have their own laws; for instance, in the Raffles and Orchid road areas prostitution is not allowed but if you hook with the waiteress, the hotel cleaners or the message lady it is ok. So, you'd find 15 women working in coffee houses.
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:lol:

Here's the top ten bizarre fatwas:

http://listverse.com/2010/02/25/top-10- ... us-fatwas/
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In Victoria Australia, only a licensed electrician is allowed to change a lightbulb.

Kerching


In England, it is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside down.

Somalis beware



In Alabama, it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while driving a vehicle.

Makes total sense




In Indonesia, the penalty for masturbation is decapitation.

Monk what ever you do avoid Indonesia :lol: :lol: :lol:




In the USA impotence is grounds for divorce in 24 states.


Makes total sense

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