International Dumb Laws

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Law Summary

It is illegal for two adult men to have sex in the same house as a third person.

Why does this law exist?

Introduced to outlaw "molly houses" which began to appear in the big cities of England in the late 16th Century. In these bordellos, homosexuals engaged in sex, sado masochism, transvestitism etc., and they were perceived as a threat to public morality, and so outlawed.

 

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Law Summary

Chelsea Pensioners may not be impersonated.

Why does this law exist?

Chelsea Pensiors are entitled to enhanced state benefits and subsidized accommodation, so pretending to be one is simply fraud!

 

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Law Summary

It is illegal to leave baggage unattended.

Why does this law exist?

Many terrorists in the UK favor the practice of placing a bomb in a bag, then leaving the bag to explode later. Since this became a real threat, this law was passed to deter the crime and prosecute those who commit it.

 

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Law Summary

Picking up abandoned baggage is an act of terrorism.

Why does this law exist?

Many terrorists in the UK favor the practice of placing a bomb in a bag, then leaving the bag to explode later. Since this became a real threat, this law was passed to deter the crime and prosecute those who commit it.

 

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Dumb Laws in Norway

If your vehicle stalls and you leave it on the side of the road, you must mark the vehicle with a red, reflecting triangle.

A fee is levied on each purchaser of any plastic bottle which is returned upon return of the bottle.

Beverages containing more than 4.

Licenses must be bought in order to own television sets, and even VCRs.

You may not spay your female dog or cat.

 

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Dumb Laws in Cambodia

Water guns may not be used in New Year’s celebrations.

 

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Dumb Laws in Netherlands

It is legal to smoke pot, buy it, or have less than 5 grams with you.

Prostitution is legal but the prostitutes must pay taxes like any other business.

 

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Dumb Laws in Morocco

Anyone in company with someone who possesses narcotics, even if they are unaware that their companion has them, can be tried for the same crime.

 

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Dumb Laws in Mexico

Clergymen may not wear their religious garb in public.

Boneshakers, safety bicycles, and any other similar machines are banned from the center of town.

Bicycle riders may not lift either foot from the peddles, as it might result in a loss of control.

During Holy Week, no horses or wheeled transport is allowed in the city.

No fireworks may be thrown by hand during Holy Week.

All males must wear trousers, and such groups of employees as hack drivers and newspaper delivery boys must adopt uniforms.

Women who work for the government of the city of Guadalajara, may not wear miniskirts or any other “provacative” garment during office hours.

It is illegal to shout offensive words in any public place.

Any kind of nude artistic display is illegal.

 

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Dumb Laws in Japan

There is no age of consent.