10 Weird Laws From Around the World


Bad news for Buddhist monks in China: You're not allowed to reincarnate without the government's express permission.
By Charlotte Andersen Aug 14, 2017
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Bad news for Buddhist monks in China: You're not allowed to reincarnate without the government's express permission.

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Quick, think of a place known for it's devotion to art. Did you think of France? New York? Well, add Wyoming to your list, as the state has a law mandating that any building over $100,000 (which would include most homes) spend at least one percent on artwork for that building. You're gonna have to do better than IKEA!
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Carbaholics be warned: You may not own more than 50 kg (110 lbs) of potatoes at one time, if you live in Western Australia. It has something to do with limiting imports, and as a result the Potato Marketing Corporation has the right to stop and search your car for rogue spuds.

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Thailand is famous from some strange and strict blue laws. For instance, if you'd like a glass of wine or a cocktail, you can only purchase alcohol during lunch time (11-2 p.m.) or dinner (after 5 p.m.) — and, yes, that includes in bars and restaurants.

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Ever seen a sign offering a reward for the return of a stolen item with the line "No questions asked"? Probably not if you live in Tasmania, as it's illegal there. Sure, you can offer a reward for a lost or stolen item. And refusing to ask questions in general is also fine. But you can't offer a reward and refuse to ask questions. I'd ask why but I'm not sure if that's allowed?

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Bad news for pregnant women, small children, and those prone to upset tummies: In Switzerland you're not allowed to flush the toilet after 10 p.m. as it's considered noise pollution.

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The "Cuddle Puddle" is a natural hot spring in Swaziland known for (as the name suggests) amorous actions. But don't get too excited: Anything beyond cuddling — especially sex — is verboten.
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Visit Singapore and you'll find many tasty foods, but if you want an after-dinner stick of gum, you'll be disappointed — the country banned gum and gum chewing in 1992. There is one exception, however: If you can prove chewing gum has therapeutic value, then you can have it.

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Scots who really need to go are in luck: The country has an old law on the books saying that if a stranger knocks on your door asking to use the toilet you must let them in.

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The age-old question of what do Scottish men wear underneath their kilts may have a simple legal answer. Scots must not wear any underwear under their kilts or be fined two beers, according to an old but entertaining law. Not sure how they check compliance or accept payment, though.
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The French town of Sarpourenx has had some issues with people just wantonly dying and then expecting to be buried. The mayor issued an edict forbidding people from dying within the city limits unless they'd already purchased a burial plot in the local cemetery. People who ignore this and die anyhow will be severely punished, he added. How one severely punishes the dead is unclear.



The city of San Francisco has banned

In southwestern Nigeria, there is a law that says cows are free to graze on the crops of all farmers and the farmers must let them feed.

Olu Falae and other farmers can bear me witness

in Nigeria there is a law that says u must pay for electricity even when u don't consume it. so bizarre

biafraisdead:
in Nigeria there is a law that says u must pay for electricity even when u don't consume it. so bizarre

DAT law can be quashed by prepaid meter

intruder15:


DAT law can be quashed by prepaid meter

even with prepaid me in Nigeria(only in Nigeria) there is a fixed charge whether u consume or not it would be deducted. for instance u travelled away from ur house say like for a year and u switched the whole house off hoping to safe power u would be surprised that ur account would be empty when u return owing to the monthly fixed charges on ur account.

Nawa o