Strange laws around the world
by Mari Lopez ·
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Although some of these laws are outdated, they did exist at some point! Can you guess which country was crazy enough to have them? Take the quiz and find out!
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You better get studying if you want to travel the world without getting into trouble!
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You’re halfway there – you will soon conquer the world of strange laws!
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You should be worried you know so much about these!
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Congratulations, you’re the master of strange laws! Here is a bonus: In Oklahoma, you cannot have a sleeping donkey in your bathtub after 7pm – don’t let it snooze off in it’s bubble heaven!
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Which country reinstated a law in 2013 allowing policemen to arrest anyone suspected of having HIV, force-tested and publicly announced in case they were positive?
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Correct! The law was eliminated in 2012, and reinstated in 2013. It was also legal for landlords to kick out tenants who are HIV-positive. The law was abolished again early this year.
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Wrong! It’s Greece – the law was eliminated in 2012, and reinstated in 2013. It was also legal for landlords to kick out tenants who are HIV-positive. The law was abolished again early this year.
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Question 2 of 10
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One out of every five songs on the radio must be by an artist native to this country.
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Correct! It’s a great way to boost local talent…unless it’s Justin Bieber!
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Wrong, it’s Canada! It’s a great way to boost local talent…unless it’s Justin Bieber!
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Question 3 of 10
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What country has a law that forbids men and women to be fat?
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That’s right! The country that introduced Sumos to us does not allow men to have a waistline over 31 inches and women over 35 inches.
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Sorry, it’s Japan! Yes, the country that introduced Sumos to us does not allow men to have a waistline over 31 inches and women over 35 inches.
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Question 4 of 10
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Which city in Italy has a law that requires citizens to smile at all times, while frowners can receive a hefty fine?
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Correct! Citizens are required to smile at all times except at funerals and in hospitals.
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Sorry, it’s Milan! Citizens are required to smile at all times except at funerals and in hospitals.
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Question 5 of 10
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This state in the USA allows “proxy weddings” – whereby either the groom, the bride, or both can be absent from the ceremony if serving in the military.
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Correct! If you or your partner are in the military and cannot be present for the wedding, a friend can step in for you and it is still a valid union.
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Wrong! It’s Montana – if you or your partner are in the military and cannot be present for the wedding, a friend can step in for you and it is still a valid union.
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Question 6 of 10
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Where could you be jailed for over a year if you engage in extramarital sex?
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Correct! Even in cases of rape, women can be charged for extramarital sex.
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The correct answer is Dubai. Even in cases of rape, women can be charged for extramarital sex!
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Question 7 of 10
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In the United Kingdom, it was illegal to export potatoes into these countries if they were suspected to be of Polish origin.
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Correct! What’s wrong with Polish potatoes?
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Wrong, it’s Wales and England! What’s wrong with Polish potatoes?
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Question 8 of 10
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Which country allows wives to kill their husbands with their bare hands if they are cheating on them?
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Correct! Well, I guess that’s one way to ensure your husband remains loyal…
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It’s actually Hong Kong! I guess that’s one way to ensure your husband remains loyal…
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Question 9 of 10
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This country can really benefit from Facebook’s birthday reminders – as it is illegal for a man to forget his wife’s birthday.
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Correct! There should be a law where the first thing to do after marriage is tattoo your wife’s birthday on your forearm!
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The correct answer is Samoa! There should be a law where the first thing to do after marriage is tattoo your wife’s birthday on your forearm!
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Question 10 of 10
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Children 15 or older in this country can be sent to jail if found cheating on their exams.
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Correct! This only means kids will study harder…so there’s nothing wrong with that!
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Sorry, it’s Bangladesh! This only means kids will study harder…so there’s nothing wrong with that!
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