I was bored, and searched on stupid laws. Well, just take a look at some of these laws from all over the world. USA: A US citizen can take possession of any foreign, uninhabited island, as long as it contains bird droppings It is illegal to give free alcohol to Indians who live on reservations. Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death. It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church. You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time. Women are able to retain all property they owned prior to marriage in the case of divorce. However, this provision does not apply to men. You may not tie a alligator to a fire hydrant. Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship. It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. Biting someone with your natural teeth is "simple assault," while biting someone with your false teeth is "aggravated assault." One-armed piano players must perform for free. International: Before starting your car you are required to check lights, brakes, steering and honk your horn. You also need to make a visual check to make sure there are no children underneath the car. (Denmark) Homosexuals are not allowed to live in the country. (Singapore) Oral sex is illegal unless it is used as a form of foreplay (Singapore) It is illegal for two adult men to have sex in the same house as a third person. (United Kingdom) Water guns may not be used in New Year's celebrations. (Cambodia) Bicycle riders may not lift either foot from the peddles, as it might result in a loss of control. Also, anyone who whistled at or annoyed a bicycle rider could be arrested. (New Mexico) To go to college you must be intelligent. (China) It is illegal to kiss on railways in France. (France) No pig may be addressed as Napoleon by its owner. (France) If you have been maintaining an illegal radio station for five or more years, the station becomes legal. (Israel) Young people wearing bathing suits are prohibited from sitting less than 12 inches apart. (South Africa) Any woman who wears pants faces a possible punishment of having the pants ripped off her and torn to pieces by soldiers. (Swaziland) Taxi drivers must pay royalties if they play music in their cars for paying customers. (Finland) --- There are 1000s more, but I didn't have all day. But damn they are fun. www.dumblaws.com
RE: New Mexico. That reminds me of some of the things people ask before traveling there from WITHIN the USA: Do I need a passport? What kind of shots do I need? What is the exchange rate? Do the people there speak regular Spanish or New Mexican Spanish? etc., etc.
