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Message 687995 - Posted: 2 Dec 2007, 21:39:04 UTC - in response to Message 687985.  

In Antarctica, it's illegal to shoot penguins.

What government made/enforces that law?


The Antarctica Imperial Senate.

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Message 687999 - Posted: 2 Dec 2007, 22:08:29 UTC - in response to Message 687980.  

In Antarctica, it's illegal to shoot penguins.

Now we know where to find Tux... ;)
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Message 688001 - Posted: 2 Dec 2007, 22:28:53 UTC

It was the law in Scotland in 1288 that for each year known as "lepe yeare" any maiden lady could ask the man she liked to be her husband. If he refused and didn't have a good excuse he would be "mulcted of ye sum of one pound or less" (essentially, he would owe her a dollar)*. France enacted a similar law a year later.
* at the time of this law(1288) this was about 3 or 4 months pay for a skilled labourer= £2000/3000 now
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Message 688031 - Posted: 3 Dec 2007, 0:30:00 UTC - in response to Message 687947.  

Stupid Laws from California

Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine.



That ought to stop them terrorists!!!!

I'd better put on my tin foil hat. I was about to post this exact same response. (Labbie's trying to get into my mind again....)
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Message 688046 - Posted: 3 Dec 2007, 1:44:25 UTC - in response to Message 688031.  
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Stupid Laws from California

Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine.



That ought to stop them terrorists!!!!

I'd better put on my tin foil hat. I was about to post this exact same response. (Labbie's trying to get into my mind again....)


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Message 688049 - Posted: 3 Dec 2007, 2:00:47 UTC - in response to Message 688046.  

Stupid Laws from California

Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine.



That ought to stop them terrorists!!!!

I'd better put on my tin foil hat. I was about to post this exact same response. (Labbie's trying to get into my mind again....)


My powers of mind control reach much further than you had originally thought, Robert. :-)


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Message 688231 - Posted: 3 Dec 2007, 13:28:18 UTC

In Connecticut, you are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands.

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Message 689822 - Posted: 8 Dec 2007, 19:25:54 UTC

In McLough, Kansas, it's illegal to wash your false teeth in a public drinking fountain

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Message 689823 - Posted: 8 Dec 2007, 19:26:19 UTC

In Atlanta it's against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or a street lamp

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Message 689824 - Posted: 8 Dec 2007, 19:27:06 UTC

In Delaware, you'll get in trouble if you try to pawn your wooden leg

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Message 689837 - Posted: 8 Dec 2007, 20:28:13 UTC - in response to Message 689824.  

In Delaware, you'll get in trouble if you try to pawn your wooden leg

I did hard time for that. I really needed the money.
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Message 689870 - Posted: 8 Dec 2007, 21:50:01 UTC - in response to Message 689837.  

In Delaware, you'll get in trouble if you try to pawn your wooden leg

I did hard time for that. I really needed the money.


Did you get your leg back when finished your time in the pen :o)


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Message 689874 - Posted: 8 Dec 2007, 21:58:13 UTC - in response to Message 689870.  

In Delaware, you'll get in trouble if you try to pawn your wooden leg

I did hard time for that. I really needed the money.


Did you get your leg back when finished your time in the pen :o)

I wish. They said they lost it from the evidence locker. But I'm sure there's a cop somewhere using it for fun on the weekends.
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Message 689876 - Posted: 8 Dec 2007, 21:59:15 UTC

Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown in Florida.

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Message 689877 - Posted: 8 Dec 2007, 21:59:52 UTC - in response to Message 689874.  

In Delaware, you'll get in trouble if you try to pawn your wooden leg

I did hard time for that. I really needed the money.


Did you get your leg back when finished your time in the pen :o)

I wish. They said they lost it from the evidence locker. But I'm sure there's a cop somewhere using it for fun on the weekends.


as a night stick perhaps?


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Message 689880 - Posted: 8 Dec 2007, 22:01:30 UTC
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In Michigan, a man legally owns his wife's hair.

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Message 690629 - Posted: 11 Dec 2007, 10:56:32 UTC

In Woodstock, NY it is illegal to walk your bear on the street without a leash.

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Message 707326 - Posted: 2 Feb 2008, 16:44:54 UTC

Georgia Crazy Law

Donkeys may not be kept in bathtubs

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Message 707327 - Posted: 2 Feb 2008, 16:45:57 UTC

Atlanta
Against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp

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Message 707328 - Posted: 2 Feb 2008, 16:47:05 UTC

West Virginia Crazy Law

Roadkill may be taken home for supper

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