In France, it is illegal to to publish photographs of a handcuffed suspects, as they are not to appear guilty until proven so. 00
From the late 1860s until the 1970s, several…
From the late 1860s until the 1970s, several American cities had ugly laws that deemed it illegal for persons who were “unsightly” or “unseemly” to appear in public. 00
Wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube…
Wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube men are banned in Houston for being a “blight on the aesthetic environment”. 00
In 2010, The Plain Writing Act became law….
In 2010, The Plain Writing Act became law. It requires all federal agencies to use clear prose that the public can readily understand. 00
“Warranty Void if removed” stickers and clauses are illegal…
“Warranty Void if removed” stickers and clauses are illegal under a federal law passed in 1975 called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The law says that you can open your electronics without voiding the warranty, regardless of what the warranty says. 00
Babies born in international waters have their birth place…
Babies born in international waters have their birth place listed as “at sea.” Those born in the air where no country claims sovereignty are listed as “in the air”. 00
Laws in Arkansas, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina…
Laws in Arkansas, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas prohibit people who don’t believe in God to hold the public office. 00
In San Jose, Costa Rica, you are allowed to drive…
In San Jose, Costa Rica, you are allowed to drive only 6 days a week by law. The last letter/number on your license plate corresponds to your banned day (Monday-Friday). 10
Liquor sales in Alaska aren’t allowed…
Liquor sales in Alaska aren’t allowed on Election Day until the polls close.
South Carolina law prohibits anyone…
South Carolina law prohibits anyone over age 18 from dressing up as a clown.