Laws You’ve Likely Broken
In the state of Georgia, it is illegal to keep a [*] in a bathtub.
Plant, Baby, Puppy or a Donkey
Donkey
In 1919, the city of Boston was flooded by a 25-foot high wave of [*].
Hot sauce, Molasses, Saltwater or Iced Tea
Molasses
When a [*] feels threatened, it defends itself by using its reinforced, bony backside to crush a predator's skull against the roof of its burrow.
groundhog, rabbit, mole or wombat
Wombat
Famous scientist Albert Einstein was offered the presidency of [*] in 1952, but he turned it down.
Austria, Portugal, Israel, or Spain
Israel
In Germany, if someone is oblivious to what is happening right in front of them, you say they "have [*] on their eyes."
Tomatoes, Cotton balls, Dust Bunnies, or Sunglasses.
Tomatoes
In the town of Capri, Italy, it is strictly forbidden to wear [*] because the local government values "public peace."
Belts, pajamas, flip flops, or headphones
Flip Flops, Noisy Footwear (such as flip flops or wooden clogs)
In 1867, many Americans were furious when the U.S. government bought [*] from Russia.
Hawaii, Greenland, Alaska or The North Pole.
Alaska-They called it "Seward's Folly" because they thought the land was just a useless, frozen wasteland.
A [*] can sleep for up to three years straight if the weather conditions aren't right for its survival.
Bear, Frog, Snail or Sloth.
Snail
Pop legend Michael Jackson actually co-invented and patented a special pair of shoes with a slot in the heel. This allowed him to hook onto a peg on the stage and lean forward at a 45-degree angle without [*].
Floating, Falling, Moonwalking, or Exploding.
Falling
In Spanish, if you want to say that someone is a very kind or "good" person, you describe them as being "a piece of [*]."
Gold, Chocolate, Ham or Bread.
Bread
In Petrolia, Ontario, a city by-law limits excessive noise, specifically stating that it is illegal to [*] at any time of day.
Kiss, Whistle, Dance, or Eat bananas
Whistle
The captain of the Titanic famously ignored multiple warnings about [*] because he was pressured to maintain a high speed to arrive in New York ahead of schedule.
Fog, Icebergs, Pirates, or A Kraken.
Icebergs
The [*] is the only bird in the world that has the physical ability to fly backwards.
Owl, Hummingbird, Penguin, or Woodpecker.
Hummingbird
Action star Jamie Lee Curtis holds a legal patent for a specialized baby diaper. Her design included a built-in pocket on the outside that holds a [*]
Emergency Bell, Rattle, Wet Wipe, or Air Tag.
Wet Wipe - so parents don't have to hunt for one during a "code red."
In Finland, if someone is bragging or "tooting their own horn," the Finnish say they are "lifting a [*] ."
Flag, Cat's Tail, Heavy Rock, or Sofa.
Cat's tail
In Thailand, it is a criminal offense to [*] because the currency bears the image of the King, and the act is considered a sign of ultimate disrespect to the monarchy.
Throw money in a fountain, Step on money, Use a piggy bank, or keep the change.
Step on Money
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous only because the builders started construction on a foundation made of [*]. It began to tilt before they even finished the third floor.
Marshmallows, Cardboard, Sand/Soft Clay or Volcanic Ash.
Sand/Soft Clay
Despite being greyish-brown, a Hippopotamus actually produces a natural skin secretion (often called "blood sweat") that is bright [*]. It acts as a built-in sunscreen!
Blue, Pink, Neon Green, or Glittery.
Pink
Before she was the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle worked as a professional [*].
Magician, Calligrapher, Pizza Baker, or Car Mechanic.
A Calligrapher - She was so good at fancy hand-lettering that she was hired to write the invitations for Robin Thicke’s wedding.
In Japan, if someone is being very lazy or just "chilling out" while others work, they are described as "eating [*]."
Air, Clouds, Sushi, or Pillows.
Clouds
As of 2026, it is still technically a violation of fire safety code in parts of New Jersey for a customer to [*].
Not own a fire extinguisher, pump their own gas, smoke outside, or collect vapes
Pump Their Own Gas
In 1904, the United States almost went to war with Panama over a riot that started because of a dispute over the price of a single [*].
Watermelon, Pineapple, Coconut, or Banana.
Watermelon
If you want to find a Cricket's ears, don't look at its head; their ears are actually located on their [*].
Elbows, Legs/Knees, Wings, or Feet.
Legs/Knees
Famous director Francis Ford Coppola (who made The Godfather) owns a patent for a T-shirt designed to help people [*].
Hide a Candybar, Repel Mosquitos, Scratch an Itch, or Store a Cigar.
Scratch an Itch - The shirt has a grid of numbers on the back so you can tell a friend exactly where to scratch
In Germany, if someone is being extremely dramatic or making a huge scene over a small problem, they are told to "stop acting like a [*]."
Opera Singer, Monkey, Toddler, or Firecracker.
Monkey