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It’s easy to think of the law as something very serious and perfectly rational. After all, it’s handled by important institutions and meant to keep society running in order. But as it turns out, it’s not always as sensible as it seems.

We’ve gathered some truly unusual laws from around the world, and let’s just say they’re not what you’d expect. We had a hard time wrapping our heads around quite a few of them. Scroll down to check out the list and upvote the ones that surprised you the most!

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Texas law makes it illegal to sell eyes, with a humorous dialogue about selling an eye and police intervention.

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    Illegal laws worldwide including chewing gum ban in Singapore and noisy footwear ban in Italy

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    New York City law bans calling a sandwich corned beef sandwich with white bread and mayo

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    This feels like there maybe a story behind it.

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    Minnesota law fines for letting dogs chase cats up telegraph poles

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    Premium     1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if your cat chases a dog up a telegraph pole?

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    French law forbids calling a pig Napoleon, a well-known unusual law

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    French law makes paternity tests illegal without consent or court order

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    #7

    Cursing God fined by law in Italy but not saints

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    Florence fines for sitting or eating near churches and public buildings

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    #9

    Scottish law forbids drunkenness when in charge of animals or steam engines

    Legal Reader Report

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    #10

    Minnesota law bans hanging male and female underwear together on washing line

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    Premium     1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course! What would happen if the children saw!

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    Pennsylvania law forbids tying a dollar bill on a string to pull away from someone

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    Swiss law bans flushing toilets after 10 PM to prevent noise pollution and protect neighbors

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    #13

    Vermont law requires women to get written permission from husbands to wear false teeth

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    #14

    Philippines has no divorce law besides Vatican City

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    Quebec law forbids changing last name after marriage and requires keeping maiden name on legal documents

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    Law in Greece bans wearing high heels in archaeological sites to protect ancient pavement

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    Switzerland law against owning single guinea pig social animals

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    32 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard that they need a pal and so you will always perpetually have guinea pigs 😁

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    #18

    Illegal to feed pigeons in Venice open spaces law

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    But legal to feed them in secret?

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    Spain and Italy fine people for building sandcastles as public decorum

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    Premium     59 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids these days with their sandcastles... They are a menace!

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    Belgium law bans throwing snowballs, equates snowball with stone, fines up to 100 euros

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    #21

    Cambodia bans musical vehicle horns for disrupting public order and safety issues since 2024

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    #22

    Unusual international laws on swimwear including France's budgie smugglers rule in pools

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    #23

    India prohibits gender reveal before birth under PCPNDT Act due to female foeticide

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    #24

    Kinder surprise eggs banned in the US under specific legal restrictions

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    Jessica Bower
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    33 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are NOT banned in the USA! Just saw a bunch at the store???

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    #25

    Illegal laws in Iraq banning pride parades, kissing, and connections with Israel

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    #26

    Japan mostly bans burials allowing only cremations due to land and hygiene concerns

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    Wikipedia banned in Turkey restricting freedom of information

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    #28

    Japanese law requires employers to measure employee waistlines to enforce health standards and avoid business tax increases.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    Premium     54 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Captain Wafflestomper would not like this. His waist measurement is greater than his height. That's what a diet including three literal buckets of fried chicken everyday does to you.

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    Netherlands council members have right to a late night snack by law

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    #30

    Romania banned Mickey Mouse and Scrabble in past unusual laws

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    #31

    Finland law required households to grow hops with rural police enforcement

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    #32

    Illegal law in Australia restricts possession of over 50kg of potatoes

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    #33

    Saudi Arabia bans photographing government buildings and palaces

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    #34

    Argentina ban on feather mattresses due to lascivious feelings

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    England law bans wearing armor and dying in Parliament

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    Poland bans Winnie the Pooh statues in playgrounds due to non-gendered depiction

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    #37

    Milan law prohibits frowning in public except funerals or hospital visits

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    Germany prohibits braking on the autobahn, even during emergencies like flat tires or no fuel

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    Taiwan law punishes public insults with up to a year in jail amid free expression concerns

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    Sweden requires a license to change the color of traditional red houses to preserve look and traditions

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    #41

    New Mexico law forbids dancing while wearing a sombrero in public places

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    #42

    Thailand's strict vape and smoking bans to protect environment and public health

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    New Jersey fine for refusing to answer traffic cop's question about stop

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    Denmark's law allows prison escape attempts only if they succeed without getting caught

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    #45

    Alabama law prohibits blindfolded driving of any vehicle on roads

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    #46

    Scotland right to roam law allows access to private land

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    Finland charges traffic law fines based on higher or lower earning income levels.

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    Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het
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    Premium     51 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good. Should be implemented everywhere. Ensures times have the same impact.

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    #48

    Swiss laws enforce quietness by restricting noise like flushing toilets, lawn cutting, and loud activity during certain hours.

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    #49

    Germany law describes property rights about bee swarms and beehives

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    Malaysia forbids singing indecent songs in public, including the censored hit Despacito

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    Vietnam motorcycle law limits passengers to two people despite local disregard

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    #52

    Ireland requires a license to watch live TV or streams and enforces TV licensing with letters and checks

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    #53

    Brazil imposes heavy taxes on cars and electronics limiting ownership to higher economic status

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    #54

    British Columbia law protects Bigfoot, fines up to 250000 for harming the creature

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    #55

    Absurd laws in India include kite flying permits, perfect teeth for inspectors, voting ages, dancing limits, and adultery penalties.

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