10 weird crimes that could land you in jail

There are some crazy laws in the world that make it hard to believe that they even exist, but if you want to avoid a lengthy prison sentence then it’s best to be aware of the strangest crimes that could leave you trapped behind bars with a confused expression and a dodgy new roommate.

1. Making Ugly Faces at a Dog
If you want to avoid showing up on the list of inmates via Jail Exchange then you may want to think twice the next time you’re tempted to pull a grotesque face at an innocent dog. You could end up fined or even jailed if you do so in Oklahoma.

2. Feeding Pigeons
In order to reduce the number of pigeons around St Mark’s Square, Venice, a new law was issued which makes it illegal to feed pigeons in the area – so put those bread crumbs away and keep on walking.

3. Chewing Gum
Since 1992 chewing gum has been banned in Singapore. This is due to the thought that by eliminating the presence of gum, the city streets will be a lot cleaner. According to Wonderlist, ‘No gum is allowed to be bought or sold inside Singapore and there is a $500 fine for spitting out gum on the streets.’

4. Stepping on Money
If you are ever in Thailand and happen to spot cash on the ground, tread carefully as it is illegal to stand on money. This is because it is a sign of disrespect to step on the king’s face which is printed on the money… so just put it in your pocket instead….

5. Driving with Flip Flops
Flip Flops are hardly the most reliable breed of shoe and in Spain it is a criminal offence to drive wearing either flip flops or sandals.

6. Flushing the Toilet after 10pm
In Switzerland you’d better not drink any liquids before bed because it is believed to be against the law to flush the loo after 10pm if you live in an apartment block. It’s a strange crime and one that many people have been found ‘guilty’ of.

7. Chaining an Alligator to a Fire Hydrant
Not that you would but if you ever come across a fire hydrant and need to chain your pet alligator to something sturdy, it’s best to find something else because this is an illegal crime in Michigan.

8. Tying String to a Dollar Bill
This is a common prank that many tricksters love to pull on innocent passers by. By simply tying a string to a dollar bill and pulling it away when someone bends down to pick it up you will be breaking the law in Pennsylvania.

9. Stealing the Head or Tail of a Dead Whale
According to Fox News it is illegal to take the head and tail of a washed up dead whale in Britain. This is because the head is legally the “property of the king; the tail, on the other hand, belongs to the queen.” In case you were wondering it is also illegal to get a fish drunk in Ohio…

10. Wearing Camouflage
On the island of Barbados it is illegal to wear any form of camouflage so make sure to keep your favourite army-style trousers at home.