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Bizarre Laws From Around the World

#1 Postby southerngale » Fri Sep 19, 2003 7:18 pm

In England, any person found breaking a boiled egg at the
sharp end will be sentenced to 24 hours in the village
stocks.

Also in England, it is illegal to stand within one hundred
yards of the reigning monarch when not wearing socks.

In Scotland, it is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a
cow.

In Singapore, if you are convicted of littering three times,
you will have to clean the streets on Sundays with a bib on
saying,"I am a litterer." This will then be broadcasted on
the local news.

In Switzerland, a man may not relieve himself while standing
up, after 10 P.M.

In Australia, under Australian Communications Authority
(ACA) regulations, a modem can't pick up on the first ring.
If it does, the ACA permit for your modem is invalid and
there's a $12,000 fine.

In Beijing, China, drivers of power-driven vehicles who stop
at pedestrian crossings are liable to a fine of up to five
yuan, or a warning.
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#2 Postby Amanzi » Fri Sep 19, 2003 7:35 pm

In Singapore, if you are convicted of littering three times,
you will have to clean the streets on Sundays with a bib on
saying,"I am a litterer." This will then be broadcasted on
the local news.


You know I think that is actually a pretty good one! :lol:
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#3 Postby JetMaxx » Fri Sep 19, 2003 7:55 pm

I'm just glad I don't live in Switzerland; if I did, I'd be in big trouble :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#4 Postby mf_dolphin » Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:17 pm

In Scotland, it is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a
cow.


Based on the number of drunks I saw in Scotland they must be trying to outlaw cows! :o :lol:
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#5 Postby wx247 » Sat Sep 20, 2003 7:29 am

These are all great. I agree with the Singapore law, too Amanzi. :D

And JetMaxxx...as long as you did it before 10 p.m. or if you were lying down after 10 p.m. you would be okay. ;)
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Re: Bizarre Laws From Around the World

#6 Postby Deenac813 » Sun Sep 21, 2003 6:07 pm

southerngale wrote:In Scotland, it is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a
cow.


Ok.. I really dont want to know what these two things have to do with each other! :lol:
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#7 Postby David » Sun Sep 21, 2003 8:21 pm

Hey... if anoyne else has any of these, or dumb state laws, can you please post them or PM them to me? My teacher likes them and it gets me extra credit. ;) Thanks.
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#8 Postby breeze » Sun Sep 21, 2003 8:25 pm

In Scotland, it is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a
cow.


Remind me not to tarry to Scotland and take up with
any cows....:o
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#9 Postby TexasStooge » Mon Sep 22, 2003 11:09 am

LOL!! Funny stuff there.
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