There actually is......!!! (There ought to be a law about that!)

Member Name: Charris2002

Product:	There ought to be a law about that!
Date:	21/11/08 (214 review reads)
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Advantages: We aren't the only ones with bizarre laws

Disadvantages: Some defy belief!

What a strange world we live in - we all know that there are some things that one shouldn't do (for either cultural, social or health reasons amongst others). However, it never ceases to amaze me that people actually introduce legislation to cover certain things, and I find it incredible that other people actually voted to pass these laws.

I have been surfing and have come up with some gems - I hope you enjoy. Interspersed are some strange and wonderful facts as well. Oh, how I spoil you!

Every citizen of the American state of Kentucky is required by law to take a bath once a year - I really, really hope that other laws insist upon on the use of a shower for the remainder of the time!

However, in Topeka, Kansas it is illegal for you to install a bathtub - I'm not quite sure if this applies to plumbers as well. Having installed a bath myself, I don't entirely disagree with this law - I got soaked and extremely annoyed and frustrated.

Sex always tends to rear its head doesn't it? Well, how could I disappoint you?

In the state of Washington there is a law against having sex with a virgin under any circumstances (including on your wedding night) - I assume this law does not still exist or Washington would be a desolate place! I suppose the locals nip across the border to deflower each other then!

In Dyersburg, Tennessee it's illegal for a woman to call a man for a date - quite right too, how forward!

There is a town named Dildo in Newfoundland, Canada -hmm, I'll have to check this one out. Obviously someone had a sense of humour or had it in for the town.

In a 1631 printing of the Bible, an English printer left out the word 'not' from the Seventh commandment, causing it to read - 'Thou shalt commit adultery'. This printing was referred to as the Wicked Bible - I never was religious, but I might reconsider now.

Kentucky state legislation demands that no female shall appear in a bathing suit on any highway within this state unless she is escorted by at least two officers or unless she is armed with a club - must be something about bikinis I guess that stir up the passions of Kentuckians! But why a club in particular?

On a more serious note, how about these punishments?

The Romans would crush a first-time rapist's gonads between two stones - excellent idea and I bet it stopped any re-offending.

While not as extreme, Greek men still had their fair share of discomfort when their pubic hair was removed and a large radish was shoved up their rectum - why a radish? And from I recall of Ancient Greek culture, it maybe not that much of a punishment......oops, best not follow that train of thought too far.

Okay, so let's move on to personal habits and hobbies:

It is estimated that around 10% of Americans have picked someone else's nose - Why? And who on earth would actually admit to this particular foible? Is it by mutual consent or do they have a quick root around the nostrils whilst the other person is sleeping?

In Chicago, it is illegal to fish in pyjamas - what about night time fishing?

It is also a misdemeanour to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless it's a whale - 'Quick, circle round again and I'll have another pop at it!' Has anyone seen any whales wandering around Chicago recently? - Best warn them to get out of town.

Californian law requires that a mousetrap may only be set with a hunting license.

It is also illegal to eat oranges in a bathtub - any other fruit apparently is okay!

Do you wash your car at weekends? Do you use your old underwear as dusters? Come on, don't be shy. However, in San Francisco, it is illegal to wipe one's car with used underwear. I assume its okay to do so with brand new underclothes!

This isn't a sexist comment but I totally agree with this following law (and would so for men too!) - In Guernee, Illinois it is illegal for women weighing more than 200 pounds to ride horses in shorts.

Tennessee law states that it is illegal to use a lasso to catch fish - I would have thought it was downright impossible!

When eating out in Memphis, remember that it is illegal to give any pie to fellow diners, to take unfinished pie home and all pie must be eaten on the premises -the mind positively boggles!

Also in Memphis, it is illegal for a woman to drive by herself, unless a man is walking or running in front of the vehicle, waving a red flag in order to warn approaching pedestrians and motorists - Dare I say anything? I think I'd best not!

Two interesting facts about Holland (believe me, these took some finding!):

Do you like carrots? Did you know that in the 18th century all carrots were either purple or white? Dutch farmers decided to plant and cultivate orange crops as it was their national colour.

Tulips from Amsterdam? Well, no actually, tulips originated in Turkey and were only exported to Holland in the 17th century.

And finally, do you have children? Do you sometimes get a bit tired of hearing Why? What? When? Probably, and research has shown that the average 4 year old child asks 437 questions a day. That's a lot of questions (apparently 436 begin with 'Can I have').

Summary: Just a bit of fun for a Friday