Under the U.K.’s Salmon Act of 1986, it became illegal to handle this fish in “suspicious circumstances.”
What is a salmon?

*The law was aimed at cracking down on stolen fish; however, the selected wording makes the legal phrasing humorous.
This children’s book character first appeared in the 1940s and became known for learning through mischief. His friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat, usually has to help clean up the results of all that curiosity.
Who is Curious George?
This figure represents the power and unpredictability of the natural world. She can bring sunshine, snow, storms, and allergies, sometimes all in the same week.
What is Mother Nature? 
Arachnophobia.
What is the fear of spiders?

Due to local rules designed to control domestic fowls and prevent them from wandering freely on public streets. In the city of Quitman, Georgia, it is illegal for a chicken to do this...
What is cross the road? 
This giant movie ape first climbed into pop culture in 1933 and became famous for scaling the Empire State Building.
Who is King Kong? 
This type of clock, often found in grand hallways, symbolizes the passage of time and was traditionally powered by weights and pendulums.
What is a Grandfather Clock?

Acrophobia.
What is the fear of heights? 
In Canada, it is considered a safety violation and therefore illegal to paint a ladder made from this.
What is wood?

*Workers need to be able to notice damages, splits and cracks in wooden ladders which paint can cover up.
Sun Wukong is no ordinary monkey; he is born from stone, learns supernatural powers, carries a magical size-changing staff and has a talent for upsetting the heavens. His myth belongs to the storytelling tradition of this Asian country.
What is China?
This phrase refers to the first language a person learns, usually at home or from family. It is the language that often feels most natural, even if someone later learns many others.
What is Mother Tongue? 
Gamophobia.
(gam-o-foh-bee-uh)
What is the fear of marriage? 
It is illegal to be reincarnated without government approval in this Asian country.
What is China?
Boots the Monkey is Dora the Explorer's cheerful companion, and his most famous fashion choice is right there on his feet. The boots that inspired his name are this colour.
What is red?
This figure is not a real parent, but he has been blamed for wrinkles, birthdays, and the end of vacations. He is usually shown as elderly and connected to clocks, hourglasses, or a scythe.
Who is Father Time?
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia.
(hip-puh-pah-tuh-mon-struh-ses-kwih-peh-duh-lee-uh-foh-bee-uh)
What is the fear of long words? 
In many Caribbean islands such as Jamaica and Barbados, only military personnel are permitted to wear this.
What is camouflage?
*The idea is to prevent confusion between civilians and members of the military.

Mankey, Chimchar and Grookey are all monkey-inspired creatures from this monster-catching video game series. With an estimated $130.7 billion revenue, it's become the highest-grossing media franchise in the world.
What is Pokémon?
$61.2 billion - Mickey Mouse
$50.2 billion - Winnie the Pooh
$46.7 billion - Star Wars

This character turns a country into a family member with a very patriotic wardrobe. His top hat, white beard, and striped pants point to the United States.
Who is Uncle Sam?
Anatidaephobia.
(an-uh-ti-duh-FOH-bee-uh)
What is the fear of a duck watching you?