Well isn't that...interesting
There are good laws, there are bad laws, and then there are dumb laws. Many countries around the world have some rules and regulations in place that are so ridiculous, you can't help but scratch your head.
Australia
In Western Australia, it's illegal to possess 50 kilograms of potatoes in one place.
Canada
Citizens are not allowed to purchase a fifty-cent product using just pennies.
Denmark
If an inmate escapes a prison alone, it's not considered a chargeable offense. Escape from prison is only a crime if two or more inmates escape together.
France
Naming a pig Napoleon is against the law. Some say this is just a myth...but what fun would that be?
Germany
Pillow fights are banned because a pillow is considered a passive weapon that can be used to hurt someone.
Greece
Wearing high heels at archaeological sites is illegal (and probably not a sensible choice anyway).
India
Flying a kite without a permit is against the law.
Italy
Smiling is mandatory at all times, except when attending funerals or visiting hospitals.
Japan
Individuals aged 45 to 74 must undergo annual waistline measurements.
Malaysia
There are 22 different types of words, ranging from animals to cars, which are not legally allowed to name your child.
Mexico
When riding a bike, it's illegal to not have both of your feet on the pedals.
Netherlands
You are not allowed to pee in a canal in Amsterdam unless you are expecting a baby.
Norway
It's illegal to spook a reindeer intentionally.
Russia
Driving a car that is dirty is against the law.
South Korea
Traffic police officers are required to report themselves if they commit a traffic violation.
yeowatzup, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Spain
Building sandcastles in spain is not allowed.
Sweden
It's illegal to repaint your house without a government permit.
Switzerland
Flushing a toilet in an apartment after 10 p.m. is against the law.
Thailand
You can get fined for stepping on money.
England
It is illegal to handle a salmon suspiciously.
United States
In Florida, unmarried women are prohibited from parachuting on Sundays.
Argentina
Feather beds are illegal in Buenos Aires.
Roman Samborskyi, Shutterstock
Austria
It's illegal to publically burp or sneeze.
Belgium
Washing your car on the street is against the law.
Brazil
It's illegal to sell Kinder Eggs.
China
You must visit your elderly parents often or face legal consequences.
Israel
Picking your nose on a Saturday is forbidden.
Maldives
It's illegal to bring idols of worship into the country.
Mongolia
Drinking on the first day of the month is against the law.
World Bank Photo Collection, Flickr
Nigeria
The export donkeys is prohibited.
Peru
It's illegal to get freaky with a llama or alpaca.
Poland
Some public establishments are prohibited from serving ketchup to customers unless specifically requested.
Romania
It's illegal to urinate in a body of water that someone may be bathing in.
Singapore
Selling chewing gum is against the law.
Jon Rawlinson, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Slovakia
Stealing only one apple from a farm is a crime.
South Africa
It's illegal to play the national anthem in the manner of a jive or jazz and rock arrangement.
Sri Lanka
It's possible for tourists to be denied entry or face legal consequences for displaying tattoos of Buddha.
Egypt
Men are strictly prohibited from belly dancing.
Scotland
It's illegal to ride a cow while intoxicated.
Philippines
Widows can only remarry within 301 days from the date of her husband's death.
