Just seen this; UK chooses 'most ludicrous laws' and wondered if you know any more.

5. If someone knocks on your door in Scotland and requires the use of your toilet, you are required to let them enter (4%)

Hmmmmm, interesting...

10. It is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls of York, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow (2%)

Hmmmm, "kilts for sale, free bow and arrow with each sale"...

Only kidding ;)

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Unfortunately York City Council are currently in the process of repealing number 10. My Dads cousin work for them, he was curious as to why they are spending public money on stuff like this though.

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Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge.

3. It is illegal for a woman to be topless in Liverpool except as a clerk in a tropical fish store (6%)

But makes perfect sense.

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I apologise in advance, quite silly I know, but I keep picturing...

[quote]1. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament [/quoted]

You're under arrest... Are you listening? Do you understand what is happening to you? Would they allow a burial while out on bail and then dig up the grave for court appearances? or maybe they'll just (the imagination runs wild)... What punishment would fit that crime? I don't know, my mind just boggles at that one.

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Calm Chaos... are you feeling it yet?

Just seen this; UK chooses 'most ludicrous laws' and wondered if you know any more.

Not a UK law but in Tibetan buddhism it is forbidden to make love to skeletons.

9. It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament wearing a suit of armour

This must be a law dating back to the Middle Ages.

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9. It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament wearing a suit of armour

This must be a law dating back to the Middle Ages.

. . . now a'days their wearing flak jackets: 'RockGardn'

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I apologise in advance, quite silly I know, but I keep picturing...

[quote]1. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament [/quoted]

You're under arrest... Are you listening? Do you understand what is happening to you? Would they allow a burial while out on bail and then dig up the grave for court appearances? or maybe they'll just (the imagination runs wild)... What punishment would fit that crime? I don't know, my mind just boggles at that one.

I think they used that scenario for a Black Adder ep.

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Hopefully the cosmos is not trying to reverse the charges.
Moderation in all things.

Top 10 from Canada:
In Edmonton, Alberta, it is illegal for a man to drink with a woman in a beer parlour
In Calgary, Alberta, it is unlawful to throw snowballs, or set off firecrackers, within the city, without the authorization of the Mayor, or City Council
In Edmonton, Alberta, all bicycle riders must signal with the arm before making a turn, and a bicycle rider must keep both hands on the handlebars at all times
In Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, it is illegal for a teen to walk down main street with their shoes untied
In Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, it is illegal to try and catch fish with your hands
On the streets of Toronto, Ontario, you are not allowed to saw wood, or wash your automobile
Toronto, Ontario - Theater owners are forbidden to start a movie that will end after 2AM.
In Windsor, Ontario, you are not allowed to play a musical instrument in a park
In Winnipeg, Manitoba, a by-law forbids anyone from striking the sidewalk with a metal object
And leave it to those Winnpeggers(Winnipegonians? Winnipegerites?) .. they think of EVERYTHING - It is against the law to be unclothed in your own home if you leave the blinds up

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like take off eh! to The Great White North

9. It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament wearing a suit of armour

This must be a law dating back to the Middle Ages.

. . . now a'days their wearing flak jackets: 'RockGardn'

They're just using different technology.

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In the UK, a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants (4%)


hehe.. this is really good to know..
not that i need it for the moment..pP ;-)
I think its more stupid that someone has to
write this in a law.. That tells more
about the men around.. lol

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In Florida USA, If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.

Plus.... and remember this guys.....

Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. (in Florida anyway.)

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In Florida USA, If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.

Plus.... and remember this guys.....

Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. (in Florida anyway.)

But who would want to........except another porcupine, of course.

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"Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster

In Florida USA, If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.

Plus.... and remember this guys.....

Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. (in Florida anyway.)

But who would want to........except another porcupine, of course.

Sometime, someone in Florida tried that & probably sued someone.

So, I guess if you like porcupines, move somewhere else.......

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In Florida USA, If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.

Plus.... and remember this guys.....

Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. (in Florida anyway.)

But who would want to........except another porcupine, of course.

Sometime, someone in Florida tried that & probably sued someone.

So, I guess if you like porcupines, move somewhere else.......

Hehe.. I honestly dont think its leagal anywere ;-) but then again, who knows.
Somewere it may be the only company there is. pP

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Hehe.. I honestly dont think its leagal anywere ;-) but then again, who knows.
Somewere it may be the only company there is. pP

I've been to Fort Lauderdale hon. There's always company there.

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Hehe.. I honestly dont think its leagal anywere ;-) but then again, who knows.
Somewere it may be the only company there is. pP

I've been to Fort Lauderdale hon. There's always company there.

I wouldnt know.. ;-)

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in Germany:

Every office must have a view of the sky, however small.
A pillow can be considered a "passive" weapon. (Oh yes, pillows are dead dangerous! LOL)
It is illegal to wear a mask. (That's the "Vermummungsverbot" - they want to see your face to be able to identify you!)
It is illegal for ones car to run out of gas on the Autobahn. (You could endanger the traffic running on the other lanes when you stand on the side-way without fuel. LOL)

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