The term Greenland means the land of people and the name is contradictory due to fact that 85% of the land of this country is covered in ice. To translate, you cant have so much stuff in your car that it blocks your view. It's illegal to hang the laundry on Sunday. A nearby city, Kennesaw, passed a law in 1982 declaring all citizens had to own a gun. 43. All of this seems to be very specificexcept, of course, that the legislation does not say what a suspicious manner looks like. The assembling of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Despite attempts to repeal the law in 2011, the margarine ban has stuck. Even if a person gets buried, it is another question how proper the body will decompose. Greenland is one of the best locations in the world to view the dancing Northern lights. This wacky law came about almost a century ago when a ranch owners donkey had gotten in the habit of sleeping in the bathtub. In Australia, men are free to cross-dress, just as long as their dresses are not strapless. We're not sure why this law was passed, but it has stuck around and become a town tradition. Greenlandic became the sole official language of Greenland at the historic ceremony . The fact that it needed to be made a law means that someone tried it, doesnt it? 2. In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to tie a dollar bill to a string on the ground and pull it away when someone tries to pick it up. 2) In California, i.e. Final verdict:Its tough to imagine fortune-tellers being taken so seriously that a law needs to be made about them. Except strangely, you dont see people as equally outraged about this as they are about gay sex. However, no amount of thinking can explain some of the more bizarre laws from around the world. Just run and hide. 4. According to Arkansas's Code of Ordinances: "No person shall sound the horn on a vehicle at any place where cold drinks or sandwiches are served after 9:00 p.m.". In Tuszyn, Poland, however, the town council seemed to take their responsibility a little too seriously. Did you know it's considered one of the world's first democracies? Final verdict: Why would someone trip a horse? Ward Hazell is a writer who travels and an occasional travel writer. According to the law in Nevada, any man with a moustache who kisses a woman will get in trouble. 54. Section 365 of the Criminal Code provided that " [e]very one who fraudulently pretends to exercise or to use any kind of witchcraft, sorcery, enchantment or conjuration is guilty of an offense punishable on summary conviction." 66. Another weird state law makes it illegal for a person to eat a live eel in a public place unless the person loudly announces "Warning! Admittedly, most of these weird laws are either unlikely to be enforced or unlikely to come up in the first place. Most Recent Stupid Laws It is illegal to ask about a job It is illegal to die in town It's illegal to idle your car in your own driveway 1,000 Hours of training is required to braid hair. You just can't terrorize the town by walking around it in a creepy clown costume at midnight on a random Tuesday. Stealing is always illegal, but stealing crawfish can result in prison time less than 6 months if you steal less than $500 of crawfish or up to 10 years if you steal over $1,500 worth. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Pennsylvania. According to one petition, the law was originally enacted in reaction to an unpleasant hoarding situation. Arizona. Steven Depolo/Flickr (Be honest: Have you ever caught a mouse without a hunting license?) The law applies also to trout, eels, lampreys, smelt, freshwater fish, and any other fish specified for the purpose.. It takes place each 8th of March. In Cleveland, it is illegal to catch mice without a hunting license. At Far & Wide, we try to be law-abiding citizens. In Arizona, having more than two vibrators in your home is illegal. Breaking this law can also result in a stay at the state prison not exceeding five years and other damages, according to the Montana State Legislature. Even though the country doesnt have a large obesity problem, Japan decided to take a proactive approach to the benefits of maintaining a healthy weight. 40. Sounds like an amusement park ride for the donkey, but apparently the town didnt see it that way. It's illegal to carry away or collect seaweed at night in New Hampshire. #6- Air and boat travel Image Source:Wikimedia 16 Things You Should Know If Your Significant Other Has CrohnsDisease, 21 Men And Women Share What Its Actually Like To Live Under ShariaLaw, Heres The Most Notorious Murder From EveryState, Here Is The Most Haunted Location In EveryState, 50 Of The Goofiest, Wackiest, And Absolutely Nuttiest Sex Laws From Around The World(NSFW), From Ancient Theater To Modern Drag: 100+ Stunning Historical Images That Document The Timeline Of LGBTHistory. 23. If there is one place people are most likely to get drunk, it is a bar. If you don't know how this series works it's where I give 15 unique facts and a couple of weird laws about certain country of my choosing in this case Greenland. In Milan, the only events you are not required to smile is when you're in a hospital and in the funeral. 13. However, while it's no longer officially illegal for anyone to use vulgar or obscene language in the presence of two or more people, people still can't display obscene stickers, paintings, decals, or emblems in public on motor vehicles or clothing. Thank you very much for listening and as always please sit back, relax, enjoy and keep safe! However, her spokesman suggested that the police concentrate on more serious crimes. Initially enacted to stop servants from stealing their master's money to pay off their debts in the pub, it soon became a free pass to extensive boozing. Final verdict: Amended most recently in 1999, this weird U.S. law forbids criminals from protecting themselves from bullets with a body vest while committing crimes. 18. 47. Sidewalk Sitting. Have you been wondering recently how to take better care of your SO? One of the by-laws for the city says, "No person shall interfere with a tree or part of a tree located on municipal property, including but not limited to attaching, affixing or placing upon in any manner any object or thing to a tree or part of a tree, and climbing the tree." FLAG OF GREENLAND Apparently, according to Australian laws, it is illegal to touch electric wires which can lead to your death. If you think only big gestures count, you are wrong my "To Travel is to Live" ~ Hans Christian Andersen Final verdict: At first read, this weird law seems like it should come with a hilarious reason. Hello everybody this is Ethan welcome back to another episode of Unique Facts And Weird Laws. In France, it is illegal to name a pig Napoleon. If you do, the fish and wildlife commission will charge you with a Class A misdemeanor, according to Justia. In Montana, proxy weddings are allowed for those serving in the military, which means a friend can pretend to be the groom or the bride and the union will still be considered valid. Anyone outside those positions is guilty of a third-degree felony, according to the Utah State Legislature. (now that's confusing) 16. Married New Yorkers cannot get divorced on grounds of irreconcilable differences unless both marriage partners agree on those grounds. In Honolulu, Hawaii it is illegal to sing loudly after sunset. Good to know. You're probably not going to get fined if you break it, but you may get a stern reminder. In Victoria, Australia, it is illegal to change a light bulb unless youre a licensed electrician. Anyone deemed to be overweight is given three months to shape up. Not So Crazy Eboli is a small town in Italy, and kissing in a moving vehicle is banned here. The urban legend became so popular that people were delving into the wilderness in search of the mythical creature. Let's take a look at some of these weird laws from around the world to know about how unusual they are: 1. 10. It is not clear why this ever became a law or a rumoured law in the first place. A barn? How about laws in retrograde. Greenland, the world's largest island, is about 80% ice-capped. It has become a tradition to use water pistols during New Years celebrations. That's why you need to know about some of the weirdest laws that you might break completely by accident. Lots of wacky laws have been written over the years, and they were all written for a reason. Someone may pursue legal action if they were simply watching from an authorized area. The list is quite long-:) OP JonnyM 11 | 2,620 However, you can swap out the trough for a wastebasket if the swine are raised for your own consumption, according to Arizona State Legislature. You may not spot moose from a plane and hunt them on the same day. Final verdict:It sounds silly, but those funny, 1990s-style stink bombs you probably bought in a joke shop at some point can actually be harmful. Fremont Street, also known playfully as 'Glitter Gulch', is one of the most famous streets in Las Vegas. Though this New Hampshire law might seem strange, marine plants and algae are routinely used to make fertilizer and animal feed, which gives it value. In Alaska, a person. However, there is nothing to stop him from reincarnating anywhere else in the world. The worlds northernmost capital is Nuuk, and it belongs to Greenland, Whittier, Alaska a town where almost all its citizens live under one roof. In seven U.S. states, according to their constitutions, atheists are barred from holding public office. While it's nearly impossible to enforce this law, and no blood test or medical history is required to get a marriage license, this health code could have prevented marital bliss for more than 9,700 Nebraskans who reported cases of chlamydia or gonorrhea to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in 2015. In Virginia, hunting is forbidden on Sundays, unless you're hunting raccoons. No "Bat Signals" (or any other beacon) allowed in the sky. Ain't no poking fun at this one. Iceland's volcanic fires are represented by the colour red, white for the snow and ice and blue for the ocean. Though most of these laws sound incredibly dumb now, once they've had, or still does have, a real pretense. Writer at Thought Catalog. In Britain it is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the monarchs head upside down on an envelope. While comic books have traditionally been considered for children, it is a known fact that they are aimed towards adolescents as well. 36. Amongst our favourite of the weird and strange laws in Ireland is the Tippling Act of 1735. Seems unfair to the little critters, but they do have an annoying habit of going through the trash. Who stole enough seafood for this to be worth making a weird law about? Its basically a cow with toothpicks for legs. Why North Carolina is so serious about their bingo games, we havent a clue. Final verdict: In 2012, Illinois decided it was OK for culinary students to sample alcoholic beverages as part of their education, as long as they spit it out instead of actually drinking it. If you do, youre at risk of paying $350 fine. With a few exceptions, being drunk in public is illegal across the country. 2. Unfortunately, this old law has some pretty outdated and unfair roots. It is a sight which enchants and provides peace to both the body and mind, rejuvenating an individual. Thats just not right. The original law prohibited "idiots" as well as "insane persons convicted of a felonious or infamous crime" from voting, but a 2010 amendment reversed the ban. Quit getting divorced. 14. Mount Washington features rare alpine plants such as Greenland sandwort, Labrador tea, alpine bearberry, dwarf cinquefoil, dwarf birch, willow, and balsam fir. No pun intended. The law says that a person may assist players by playing their cards while they take a bathroom break, according to Maine State Legislature.