5 Super Weird Laws You Never Knew Existed

If you think your record is squeaky clean, then you need to think again. With all the strange laws that exist, it’s guaranteed that you’re considered a criminal somewhere in the world.

Lawmakers in France made headlines in 2013 for officially legalizing pants for women. While no woman has been arrested for enjoying a good pair of jeans for decades, they were still breaking rules.

If you want to know if you’ve broken any weird laws, check out these 5 picks. You may be surprised to learn you’ve been secretly living the life of a criminal.

1. Chickens Can’t Be the Butt of a Joke in Georgia

Everyone has heard of the joke that starts, “Why did the chicken cross the road?” Dozens of funny punchlines have been invented as an answer to this question. However, if you’re a chicken farmer in Georgia, this joke could make you sweat.

In Quitman, Georgia, chickens are prohibited from crossing the road. This means that farmers have to keep a close eye on their feathered friends if they want to avoid trouble with the law. This is one of many strange laws that exist in a small part of America, but at least the lawmakers are concerned about the safety of the chickens.

2. Weird Laws about Bears in America

Apparently U.S. lawmakers are concerned about Americans interacting with bears, which is why there are tons of unusual laws about them.

In Alaska, bears need their beauty sleep. If you wake one up for a selfie, you’ll be in hot water. In Oklahoma, bear wrestling is strictly prohibited. In California, you’re not allowed to send your dog on a bear hunt.

While you may think these laws are designed to protect the bears, realistically they protect us. Do you know anyone who could take down a bear?

3. Polish Potatoes Are Banned in the U.K.

One of the many weird laws around the world keeps Polish potatoes out of U.K. kitchens. While it sounds like the British have a vendetta against the Polish at first, there is a good reason for this law.

In 2004, there was a health scare when Polish potatoes were infected with ring rot. To protect people from falling ill, the U.K. government outlawed any potato imports from Poland. If you’re a potato smuggler searching for the next high, a Polish potato black market may be your calling.

As it turns out, lots of people who work in the food industry in the U.K. don’t understand or follow the rules. Read about GSCOP, the grocery supply code practice, to find out more.

4. Zombies Are Not Wanted in Rhode Island

One of the craziest laws pertains to people who aspire to be zombies. If you sever someone’s limb using your mouth, you could spend as many as 20 years in jail. Better not take any bath salts or watch too many zombie films if you plan on visiting.

5. Funny Laws Around the World: Celebrities Shouldn’t Give Birth in Denmark

Denmark isn’t here for any funny business. If you dare to name your child anything other than the 7,000 names the government has deemed acceptable, you better get legal permission first. Blue Ivy, Birdie, Chicago, Cricket, and Apple are probably not welcome guests.

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