10 Weird Laws Or ‘Urban Myths’ From Around The World You Won’t Believe Exist!

If you think the laws in India are too strict, you are in denial. There are countries around the world that have the most bizarre laws in place that can easily make you go ‘WTF!’

And it would do you well to read up on these legislations before you head out to explore the foreign lands they belong to. Because as Indians, you won’t believe you have broken the law if you didn’t smile in Milan! 

People who know about these laws believe that there is no basis behind them but it is not to say that they don’t exist somewhere in written. Others still hold the opinion that these are just urban myths. 

Come, let’s take a look at these silly laws that may become not-so-silly if you break them.

1. Milan

Who knew not breaking into a smile could land you in soup? In Milan, citizens have to smile all the time and if they don’t, they are slapped hard across that non-smiling face with a fine. The only exceptions – hospital visits and funerals. 

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2. Australia

In the western part of this land, it is illegal to possess more than 50kg of potatoes. The country’s Potato Marketing Corporation reserves the right to stop and search any vehicle suspected of carrying so many potatoes. Maybe they are not a huge fan of french fries, who knows?

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3. Florida

Listen up, single ladies, this one is for you. In Florida, it’s illegal for unmarried women to go parachuting alone on Sundays. Please to be married to be falling off a plane because if you aren’t, you can be jailed.

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4. England

It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament in England because if you do, you will automatically be entitled to a state funeral. And why should you, you non-existant waste of space?

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5. Oklahoma

Residents are forbidden to have a sleeping donkey in their bathtubs after 7 PM. But it’s a-okay to have your ass at rest at 6.59pm. 

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6. France

The pig population is pretty miffed with this one. Apparently, the French cannot name their pet pigs Napolean. Well, this one doesn’t come as a surprise – he is a revered entity. 

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7. Japan

One of the least obese developed countries, Japan has what is called a ‘metabo law’ that makes it illegal to be overweight. The Japanese have to stay below a government-ordained waistline or face the repercussions.

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8. Switzerland

The Swiss are prohibited from flushing their toilets after 10 pm. The government considers it as noise pollution. Folks can’t even relieve themselves while standing up after 10 pm. Well, if you can’t flush, you can’t really relieve yourself any which way, whether it’s standing or sitting, no?

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9. Chicago

This one takes the cake. But don’t expect to eat it in Chicago for the city bans its citizens from eating in a place that’s on fire. No matter how yummy that pie tastes, you have got to leave it behind to save your life.

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10. Alabama

In this southern American state, you can’t drive a vehicle with blindfolds on. And we thought, getting a shut-eye behind the wheel was enough to lose the licence. 

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We wonder if people actually follow these.