Showing posts with label Dumb laws around the world. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dumb laws around the world. Show all posts

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Dumb laws around the world

Dumn laws in China

  • You may only have one child, or you will have to pay a fine.
  • To go to college you must be intelligent.
  • Drivers of power-driven vehicles who stop at pedestrian crossings are liable to a fine of up to five yuan, or a warning.
  • Persons may only bear one child or risk paying a substantial fine.
Dumb laws in Thailand
  • It is illegal to leave your house if you are not wearing underwear.
  • You must wear a shirt while driving a car.
  • You must pay a fine of $600 in Thailand if you’re caught throwing away chewed bubble gum on the sidewalk.
  • No one may step on any of the nation’s currency 

Dumb laws in Turkey
  • All married women must get their husband’s permission if they wish to have a job, they must live wherever the husband wishes to reside, and they must forfeit all jointly held assets upon divorce from her husband.
Dumb laws in United Kingdom 
  • All land must be left to the eldest son.
  • Those wishing to purchase a television must also buy a license.
  • A bed may not be hung out of a window.
  • It is illegal for a lady to eat chocolates on a public conveyance.
  • Picking up abandoned baggage is an act of terrorism.
Dumb laws in Norway
  • 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 televisionsets, and even VCRs.
  • You may not spay your female dog or cat.
( more to come soon)