Interesting Facts about strange law around the world (1)

Below are some of the strange and interesting law around the world.

1. Theaters in Glendale, California can show horror films only on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.

 

2. Anti-modem laws restrict Internet access in the country of Burma. Illegal possession of a modem can lead to a prison term.

 

3. In Idaho a citizen is forbidden by law to give another citizen a box of candy that weighs more than 50 pounds.

 

4. Every citizen of Kentucky is required by law to take a bath at least once a year.

 

5. In the state of Queensland, Australia, it is still constitutional law that all pubs (hotel/bar) must have a railing outside for patrons to tie up their horse.

 

 

6. According to law, no store is allowed to sell a toothbrush on the Sabbath in Providence, Rhode Island. Yet these same stores are allowed to sell toothpaste and mouthwash on Sundays.

 

 

7. An old law in Bellingham, Washington, made it illegal for a woman to take more than 3 steps backwards while dancing.

 

 

8. In Pakistan, it is rude to show the soles of your feet or point a foot when you are sitting on the floor.

 

 

9. It was once against the law to slam your car door in a city in Switzerland.

 

10. No building in DC may be taller than 13 floors. This is so that no matter where in the city you are, you can see the monument to our first president, Washington.

 

 

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