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The World’s Most Ridiculous Laws That Still Exist (and Why They’re Somehow Geniu by Ayoolaolowo01(m): 5:28pm On Jan 13
Let’s face it: humans are a wild species. We’ve conquered mountains, built empires, and created Wi-Fi. But then, we turned around and made laws so ridiculous they sound like bad jokes from that one uncle who’s always forcing you to laugh.

Welcome to the hilarious (and slightly confusing) world of bizarre laws around the world. Some are oddly brilliant, while others leave you asking, “Who sat down, thought about this, and decided, yes, this is the hill I’m dying on?”

Let’s break down the madness.

1. In Switzerland, Flushing After 10 PM is a Crime
Imagine this: it’s 10:01 PM, and your stomach suddenly decides to act like a rebellious teenager. You head to the bathroom, but wait—flushing could land you in hot water (pun intended). Some apartments in Switzerland consider flushing late at night “noise pollution.”

Why it Makes Sense: The Swiss are big on respect and peace.
Why it’s Ridiculous: So if I sneeze too loud, is that also jail time? Asking for my loud Yoruba aunties.

2. Singapore’s Gum-Free Life: Chew at Your Own Risk
In Singapore, chewing gum is banned. Yes, gum. Why? Back in the ‘90s, people were sticking gum on public surfaces like their lives depended on it. Today, only “therapeutic” gum is legal.

Translation: If you’re caught with Bubble Yum, you better have a doctor’s note, or you’re done for.

The Genius: Their streets are cleaner than your mom’s “Sunday best” kitchen.
The Problem: What happens to us gum-chewing overthinkers when we need to focus?

3. Naming Your Pig Napoleon is Illegal in France
Picture this: You adopt a pig and think, Napoleon would be a fire name. Well, France says no. Disrespecting their beloved Bonaparte by naming your livestock after him is illegal.

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