Although many of us are well acquainted with the laws of the country, you’ll be surprised at how rules are flouted. The weirdest fact about some of these unusual things that are illegal is how illogical they seem and why they would be considered in the first place. However, on the more sinister side, it also proves that there could be some weird people also out there justifying valid reasons for which such rules apply. Here are 9 things which are banned in the US and parts of the world.
This rule was actually implemented by King Edward II and has remained in force ever since. The law was made to prevent nobles from threatening violence and impose their own agendas on parliament members.
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Who gambles in a library? Maybe someone did try it one time. In 1898, UK law established the Library Offenses Act banning people from gambling in library for which penalty was a 40 shillings fine. Well, I’m sure the rule hardly needs to be invoked as no one in his right mind would do so.
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You can’t claim a whale, dolphin, sturgeon and porpoise within a 3 mile radius of the British shore and the reason is amusing. All these animals within this area belong to the Queen by default. But one wonders, why not the fish.
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It is still technically illegal to transport such items between various states and counties. This law goes back to the days of the American prohibition but who really cares as this is obviously flouted mainly by college students.
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Could you even guess that this was illegal? But yes!! Paying in too many coins is illegal. In Canada, there is a law that prohibits anyone from paying entire bills in coins. If you decide to pay in nickels, the maximum limit allowed is 5 dollars.
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An unusual Canadian law in effect till 2010 stated that all non dark soft drinks were till then meant to constitute sugar and water. Caffeine wasn’t allowed, even till today, there is a restriction on how much caffeine a manufacturer can put in Canadian soft drinks.
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Cannibalism is frowned upon by society and indicates psychotic problems in those who indulge in it. But believe it or not, only Idaho has a law against it and has even outlawed it as a practice. But the weird part is that it will allow the practice only if it is the sole means of survival Yuck!!
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Is this for real?? Yes!! In 1989, Florida made it illegal for public areas such as bars to organize, participate and allow dwarf tossing events and contests. Minnesota has strict laws against such outlawed games like catching and greasing up a pig.
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Among unusual things that are illegal are Kinder eggs. Don’t you just love those little kinder eggs with a toy inside?? Even your kids love it I’m sure but!! Did you know this is actually illegal even though it is still sold in some places? US regulation bans placing a non food object inside food but allows it only if it is visible. Kinder eggs and candies with toys inside have been banned since 1938. Although it isn’t allowed, if custom authorities find people travelling to the US with kinder eggs, that could incur a fine between $300 - $1,200 an egg. The reasons for the ban state that the item is a choking hazard for children.
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