As we already know, each country has its own laws. These are very useful for living in the company of other individuals who form a society. The truth is that many of them will surprise you. It is hard to imagine that there is legislation on certain subjects or for certain very concrete situations. But there is.
For this reason,we have wanted to gather some of the most absurd and rocambolescas laws of the planet. Keep in mind that if you travel to these places, you will not get rid of them. If you are curious and want to know these facts, you already know … Join us!
If you visit Singapore you should know that chewing gum is forbidden. Yes, yes, as you hear. If you dare to break this rule you will face really heavy fines. Moreover, since 1992 it has also been forbidden to import, manufacture and sell this sweet. In this case, the penalty can be up to two years in prison.
In York (England), it is legal to murder a Scotsman inside the old city walls. But not in all cases. You can only commit this murder if the Scotsman carries a bow and arrows. We hope that no Scotsman will think of carrying these objects. Just in case…
Although it seems very absurd, in France it is totally illegal to call a pig Napoleon. If you choose this name for your dog or cat, don’t worry. But don’t even think about calling your pig that.
If you were planning not to wear underwear in Thailand, better forget it. This country is illegal to go out on the street without underwear. What we don’t know is how the authorities will detect this infraction… We hope that they will respect the privacy of each citizen a little.
In the Italian city of Tropea there is a law that is more than discriminatory. According to this law, only “young ladies who are worthy of praising the beauty of the female body with their appearance” may wear bikinis.“Women who are fat and ugly are forbidden to stay on the beach in bikinis. A discriminatory law that, we hope, will disappear as soon as possible.
In Switzerland they are very respectful with the rest of the others. So much so that it is totally forbidden to pull the wc chain after 22:00h. It is advisable to have a bucket of water at hand. Only if you feel like going to the bathroom at an “indecent” time.
If you live in Vermont (USA), you are a woman and you are married, you should know that you need your husband’s permission to wear dentures. If he doesn’t give it to you, forget it.
We are still in the United States. Specifically in Minnesota. In this place it is illegal to sleep naked. You should always wear pajamas, without exception. And if it’s very hot you can hold it.
Citizens’ votes are essential to elect the ruler of Norway. So much so that the Scandinavian country wants to ensure that decisions are made in a conscious and thoughtful manner. Beverages containing more than 4.75% alcohol are completely banned at election time. It is said that they could tarnish the decisions taken by citizens. It is clear that Norway wants them in full conditions.
As we tell you, many of these laws are aimed at discriminating against women. So much so that in Tennesee (USA) women should not drive. They could only do it if a man stands in front of the car with a red flag to alert other drivers to the danger. Absurd and archaic, don’t you think.