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16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by lanicky(f): 1:34pm On May 23, 2016 |
The U.S. is not the only country that has imposed a ban on some weird stuff. From wearing noisy shoes and leaving elephants on the beach to die. Check out some strange things banned around the world: *grab your popcorn* 1) In Victoria, the second most populous state of Australia, you are not allowed to change a light bulb unless you are a licensed electrician. Those who don't comply can face a fine of up to 10 Australian dollars.. Changing bulb is not really illegal in Victoria, so I think the $10 fine is an empty threat said just to ensure the well-being of Victoria citizens. Because there is a lack of electrical knowledge in the Australian population, bulbs occasonally break when changing, so you've got the added risk of electrical shock as well as cuts from broken glass...and possibly blowing the entire circuit if the bulb seperates from its metal base and the lead wires twist together.. Source: www.list25.com & file:///data/data/com.android.browser/files/index-12.mht Krest3d a nairalander who lives in Victoria said it's not illegal to change electrical bulb..so, there's no cause for alarm 2) Lanjarón, Spain, there was a certain time period during which it was illegal to die. The town´s 4,000 inhabitants were to stay alive until the government was able to buy land and build a new cemetery. The unusual law was mostly received with humor among both the politicians as well as the citizens. 3) In the Russian city of Chelyabinsk, driving a dirty car is against the law. If you drive a car that is not clean enough, you can get fined up to 2000 rubles (currently around 30 American dollars). www.List25.com Cc: fynestboy, lalasticlala, Mynd44 4 Likes 6 Shares
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by ako1tse: 1:38pm On May 23, 2016 |
I WISH SOME OF THESE LAWS WILL BE PASSED IN NAIJA ESPECIALLY THE ONE OF DIRTY CARS 7 Likes |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by lanicky(f): 1:38pm On May 23, 2016 |
4) North Korea is a country where bizarre laws and regulations come as no surprise but Pyongyang, the country´s capital, has some that those who visit, should definitely know. For example, visitors cannot use local currency (the North Korean won). They're not even allowed into the city´s department stores. 2 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by Nobody: 1:40pm On May 23, 2016 |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by Nobody: 1:41pm On May 23, 2016 |
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by lanicky(f): 1:42pm On May 23, 2016 |
5) To halt the spread of swine flu in 2009, the mayor of Coulaines, a small French town, banned spitting 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by Alocia(f): 1:49pm On May 23, 2016 |
Lanny Don come again o. Lemme book space. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by isacolukay(m): 1:53pm On May 23, 2016 |
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by Nobody: 1:53pm On May 23, 2016 |
Thanks for the beautiful information make i add my own; In the UK ~ Committing suicide is classified as a capital crime. ~ A license is required to keep a lunatic ~ It is illegal to erect a washing line across any street ~ It is illegal to wilfully and wantonly disturb people by ringing their doorbells or knocking at their doors ~ Damaging the grass is illegal ~ Excluding Sundays, it is perfectly legal to shoot a Scotsman with a bow and arrow ~ It is illegal to eat Mute Swan unless you’re the Queen of Great Britain ~ It is illegal to use a television in Britain without a license ~ In London, it is illegal for a person (knowingly) with the plague to flag down a taxi or try and ride on a bus Lalasticlala obinoscopy come and see what the queen has done again 10 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by MzLaurel(f): 1:55pm On May 23, 2016 |
Your topics are always on point. Kudos. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by peeparty(m): 1:55pm On May 23, 2016 |
Being in control of a country can obviously be a mind-altering experience. Laws like this is dead on arrival in Naija.. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by Monalisa185(f): 1:58pm On May 23, 2016 |
even one country like that banned the use of selfie stick... Wait lemme confirm 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by lanicky(f): 1:59pm On May 23, 2016 |
6) China is notorious for its tendency to control things in Tibet but the law that the Chinese government passed in 2007 was just beyond absurd. According to the law, it's illegal for the Tibetan monks to reincarnate without the government´s permission weird isn't it? 9 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by MissRomantic(f): 2:01pm On May 23, 2016 |
Good to know.. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by Nuges11(m): 2:04pm On May 23, 2016 |
It's against the law to die? Lol Tell them if they die they will wake up in Nigeria and watch them produce the next Methuselah 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by lanicky(f): 2:04pm On May 23, 2016 |
7) Another popular law passed in England is the one prohibiting people to die in the Houses of Parliament. Completely true and confirmed, the law was based on the fact that the buildings counted as a royal palace, therefore anyone who died there was technically entitled to a state funera 3 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by Mediapace: 2:05pm On May 23, 2016 |
Kudos Lanicky,our one and only queen 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by lanicky(f): 2:06pm On May 23, 2016 |
Italy is often considered one of the most romantic countries in the world but be careful when kissing your lover here. In Eboli, a town in Southern Italy, kissing in a moving vehicle is banned. Breaking this law can cost you several hundreds dollars. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by iykekelvins(m): 2:11pm On May 23, 2016 |
Following Lanicky, carry on 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by lanicky(f): 2:12pm On May 23, 2016 |
9) In Torino, Italy, it is against the law not to walk your dog at least three times a day. 3 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by Laveda(f): 2:13pm On May 23, 2016 |
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by Nobody: 2:16pm On May 23, 2016 |
lanicky: But how can you be kissing in a moving vehicle That's absolutely dangerous 7 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by IStandWLanicky: 2:17pm On May 23, 2016 |
MzLaurel:check your mail.. 2 Likes |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by cindykaey(f): 2:21pm On May 23, 2016 |
We need some laws like that in Nigeria actually It's really gonna help. Kudos Lanicky. Lalaticlala,Fynestboi. Isn't this informative enough? 2 Likes |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by lanicky(f): 2:21pm On May 23, 2016 |
10) If you want to visit Milan, make sure to smile all the time. The Italian metropolis has imposed a ban on frowning. The city states that it is a legal requirement to smile at all times, except during funerals or hospital visits. Grouches who dare to break this regulation can face a fine. 11 Likes 6 Shares
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by Fynestboi: 2:23pm On May 23, 2016 |
Nice and informative. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by lanicky(f): 2:23pm On May 23, 2016 |
11) When traveling to Singapore, remember to leave your chewing gums at home. In 2004, this city-state in Southeast Asia imposed a strict ban on chewing gum imports. Under the rule, no gum is allowed to be bought or sold inside Singapore and there is a $500 fine for spitting out gum on the streets. 2 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by lanicky(f): 2:25pm On May 23, 2016 |
12) Capri, an island located in the Campania region, Italy, is a popular tourist destination. However, if you decide to visit avoid wearing flip flops. Flip flops and sandals that make loud noises are banned. 2 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by Omotayor123(f): 2:27pm On May 23, 2016 |
Strange indeed. But I must say some of the reasons for the Ban make sense.. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by lanicky(f): 2:28pm On May 23, 2016 |
13) There are many things women are not allowed to do in some Muslim countries (such as driving a car, voting, reading fashion magazines etc.) but in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia they are even banned from using hotel swimming pools and spas. Ain't we lucky in Nigeria? 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by lanicky(f): 2:31pm On May 23, 2016 |
14) In Melbourne, Australia, vacuuming your house between 10 pm and 7 am during weekdays and 10 pm and 9 am during the weekends is against the 1 Like
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Re: 16 Strange Things Banned Around The World. by asumo12: 2:33pm On May 23, 2016 |
Make I add mine! ďɨď ¥๏µ Ќɲ๏ώ ţhąţ .... » Psychology say “Love is like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it.” » It's impossible to name a folder "CON" on your computer if you are using Microsoft Windows. Try it and see. » Scientists Say That All Women Subconsciously Love Being Called "Baby". » During a live TV news report on a Minnesota bank robbery, the robber returned to rob the bank a second time and was captured as a result. » You can actually be 'scared to death'. Fear makes your body pump adrenaline into your blood which can be toxic in large amounts. » A 99-year-old man divorced his 96-year-old wife after 77 years of marriage because he discovered that she had an affair in the 1940's. And lastly » Psychologically, how to avoid people from disturbing you, wear headphones even when not listening to music to stop people from bothering you. Cc lanicky 12 Likes 2 Shares |
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