The strangest laws of the world
The world is full of ridiculous and strange laws and traditions. The United States is especially famous for the strange laws in force, but other countries do not lag behind them, imposing prohibitions and regulations that are not always clear. We invite you to get acquainted with a dozen of the strangest of them.
The city where it is forbidden to die
If you plan to live forever, go to a remote Norwegian town Longyearbyen, where dying is forbidden by law. This is due to the fact that bodies in permafrost do not decompose. The local cemetery was closed for new burials 70 years ago. So if someone gets seriously ill, they will immediately be transported by plane to the mainland, where a person can safely meet his end without problems with the law.
Ban on chewing gum
In Singapore, you can go to jail for chewing gum. The ban on chewing gum was introduced in 1992. The only exception is made for nicotine gum, but even in this case, quitting smokers should get a prescription and only then go to the pharmacy for it.
An indelicate delicacy
In Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia, many people adore a fruit called durian, which has a very pleasant nutty-creamy taste. Nevertheless, local laws prohibit eating this delicacy in public places - buses, subways, hotels, airports, etc. The fact is that durian has an extremely disgusting smell, reminiscent of a mixture of garlic, rotten fish and sewage.
And a dessert cart
In restaurants in Denmark, you have every right not to pay for lunch if, according to your own feeling, you do not feel full at the end of the meal.
Ban on obesity
It's illegal to be fat in Japan. Although the obesity rate among the population of this country is already one of the lowest - less than five percent (in America, for comparison - 35 percent), Japanese legislators introduced the maximum waist circumference in 2009. In men after forty, this indicator should not exceed 80 cm, and in women - 90 cm. And this is the country that gave sumo to the world!
Don't go in Taiwan without underwear
Thailand tolerates many exotic manifestations of sexuality, and, nevertheless, in this country there is still a law prohibiting leaving the house without panties and driving a car without a shirt. And you can't step on any local money there either. And for insulting the king, you can get 15 years in prison.
Don't run naked in Kenya
Imagine that: you are in Kenya on safari and suddenly your guide suddenly rips off all his clothes and starts running around naked. If you want to follow his example, it is better to refrain. Only locals are allowed to run around naked, there is a strict ban for foreigners. And besides, it is unwise to do this for 147 other reasons.
Look under the car in Denmark
In Denmark, you have to look under your car before starting the engine – to make sure if any child has fallen asleep there.
Be patient until morning in Switzerland
If you live in an apartment building in Switzerland, you have no right to flush the toilet after 10 pm. Apparently, the hearing of the Swiss is better developed than the sense of smell, so if you happen to go to the toilet at night, you will have to wait for the morning to flush the water.
Don't wear camouflage in Trinidad and Tobago
In Trinidad and Tobago, it is prohibited by law to wear camouflage – so that the local population does not get confused about where the military and all sorts of other persons in authority are, and where ordinary citizens are.
The law against aliens
According to the "Open Space Law", adopted in 1986, the British Foreign Secretary has every right to use "reasonable force" to prevent an alien invasion - if the latter does not have the appropriate license. If the aliens present the required document, they can freely park their flying saucers on the territory of the country.
Alcohol laws
In St. Louis, you can't drink beer while sitting on the street, in Chicago you can be arrested for drinking alcoholic beverages while standing anywhere in the city. In the city of Topeka (Kansas), the law prohibits serving wine in teacups, in Cleveland, only one person can sip from a bottle of whiskey. But in Saskatchewan (province of Canada) there is one law to protect drinkers - it is forbidden to drink water in pubs there.
Keywords: Law | Prohibition | Traditions