Too many cats & more
No cooking your pets in New York
When Fido and Garfield push you to the edge of aggravation, is it OK to eat them? In New York, no. The law prohibits "any person to slaughter or butcher domesticated dog or domesticated cat to create food, meat or meat products for human or animal consumption." people eat dogs, The California law protects "any animal traditionally or commonly kept as a pet or companion,", Gary Korkuc marinates cat,
Motorcycle stunt banned in Illinois
Slow down, Evel Knievel. You better think twice before popping one of these in Illinois. The state passed a law in 2012 that fines motorcyclists $1,000 for popping one while speeding. Gov. Pat Quinn signed the law to crack down on the popular motorcycle stunt. illinois bans motorcycle wheelies, motorcyclists run red lights illinois,
Going somewhere? Think again
Even though the "Black Death" is no longer a threat, it is still illegal to do this in London if you have the plague. The bubonic plague wiped out about a third to a half of England's population in the 14th century and has since died out in most of the world's population. If you have it, you may want to take that cab to the hospital. illegal to hail a taxi if you have plague in london, bubonic plague history, how do you get bubonic plague, 1976 black cabs required to carry a bale of hay,
Don't die in the Houses of Parliament
Need a good spot to die? Make sure it's not in the House of Commons or House of Lords. It is illegal to die in parliament for this reason. The building is considered a royal palace, and anyone who dies there would be entitled to a very expensive funeral. illegal to die in house of parliament, It is illegal because the Government think who ever dies in the Houses of Parliament is entitled to a state funeral., UK chooses 'most ludicrous laws' ,
Putting a cap on number of cats
Is there such a thing as too many cats? Wellington, Kan. says yes. Cat ladies of the small town will now have to settle for less. A law passed in 2012 limits each household to this many cats to keep people from hoarding large amounts of felines. wellington kansas cat law, Wellington, Kansas 4 cats law, cat law in kansas 87 percent of the cats rescued from homes in 2012 had to be put down, Families in the area are now barred from owning more than 4 cats. The new restriction matches the number of dogs each household is allowed.,
Don't step on Thailand's money
Thai baht, Thailand's currency is decorated with the picture of the King of Thailand. According to one law, defaming, insulting or threatening the royal family is illegal. So, be careful where you step. illegal to step on thai currency, defaming, insulting or threatening the royal family is illegal in thailand,
Cheating is a crime in New York
Cheating can cause a world of hurt in a relationship, but it usually does not put someone in the slammer. This act is still a crime in New York and can have stiff punishments. While the law has been in place for years, it is rarely enforced. punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine adultery new york, adultery is illegal in 23 states, adultery law took effect on Sept. 1, 1907 new york, Suzanne M. Corona adultery,
Strict rules for unmarried couples in Dubai
Dubai has long banned all forms of nudity, playing loud music and kissing and holding hands in public. It is also against Islamic law for couples to have sex outside of marriage and to get close in this common way while traveling. The law is often not enforced, but a few cases have caused some couples prosecution and jail time. In 2009, a woman was arrested at a Dubai hotel with her lover. illegal for unmarried couple to share a hotel room dubai, unmarried couple jailed dubai hotel, The British embassy "Dos and Don'ts" list for travelers dubai, bieber 60 hotel rooms dubai,
Don't say 'Oh my God' in Michigan
A Michigan law enacted in 1931 states that "Any person who shall willfully blaspheme the holy name of God, by cursing or contumeliously reproaching God, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." While the law is still in the books, it is rarely enforced. Cursing God misdemeanor in Michigan, The last U.S. conviction for blasphemy was of atheist activist Charles Lee Smith, Timothy J. Boomer cursing,
Stop hurting those minerals
Colorado has a law for all of those violent hikers out there. It is illegal to mutilate these inanimate objects in a state park. Colorado illegal to mutilate a rock, colorado mutilate, deface, disfigure, or injure beyond normal use any trees, shrubbery, wildflowers, or other features of the natural environment in recreation areas of the state.,
Don't call your pig this name
France takes great pride in its history and its pigs. With that said, it is forbidden there to name a pig after one of the most famous world leaders. naming french pig napoleon,
