Weird Laws Around the World
In Milan, Italy, you must technically do this at all times (except funerals and hospital visits) or face a fine
Smile
The leader of North Korea is officially called this.
Supreme Leader
In the town of Ithaca, New York, the locals once held a symbolic election for mayor, and the person who won was a famous pop star named ...
Lady Gaga
A man once sued the city of New York for $5 million after a police horse ate this from his jacket
A flower
What animal was gifted to John Adams that he decided to keep as a pet in the White House bathtub?
Baby Alligator
In Singapore, this chewy treat is banned to keep the streets clean.
Chewing Gum
This very important item, kept by Queen Elizabeth II of England, is officially the property of the Crown (the government)
a Swan
This politician in Alaska ran for mayor with the campaign promise of giving the whole town a free beer every day. 🍺
Stubbs the Cat
A woman once sued McDonald’s after spilling this on her lap.
Hot Coffee
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) once released an official, government-backed plan detailing exactly what citizens should do to prepare for an outbreak of what...?
Zombies
In Canada, it’s illegal to scare these large animals.
Bears
Before he was famous, Teddy Roosevelt was permanently blinded in one eye after taking a punch during what sporting event he hosted at the White House
Boxing Match
In Liechtenstein, citizens once voted on whether men should be allowed to wear these in public.
Beards
In 2005, a Romanian man went to court suing who? --he claimed that this supernatural being owed him money for not keeping up his end of the deal.
Satan/Devil
In 1976, the U.S. sent this fruit (or vegetable) into space.
In Texas, it is illegal to put graffiti on someone else's what?
The ruler of Vatican City holds two jobs at once—name either.
Pope or Head of State
In 2017, a man dressed as a giant bucket of this food ran for mayor in Mexico City.
Fried Chicken
In the U.S., a man once tried to legally change his name to “Captain… what”?
Captain Awesome
In the town of Palmdale, California, all official government paperwork must be printed on this specific color of paper.
Blue
In England, it’s illegal to hold this fish under suspicious circumstances.
Salmon
In medieval Europe, kings claimed their power came directly from this.
God
In Australia, voting is not optional—it’s actually...
Mandatory (required by law)
A woman sued Disney because she claimed this mouse proposed to her.
Mickey Mouse
In 2020, New Zealand added this to their list of official wizarding jobs.
National wizard