I know it's not very Christmassy but we'll be talking about crime next week.
Being a lawful citizen is not always easy: Did you know tht it is illegal to name a pig 'Napoleon' in France ? Or that it is forbidden to die in the Houses of Parliament in London? Or that in Australia you can be arrested if you dress up like Batman? At Harrington Court, London you may find some more examples.
In the United States guns deserve a special chapter, like "It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot the clerk with a water pistol." (Louisiana). In Florida, a special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing (can anyone figure out why ??) And my favourite:
" No one may carry an ice cream cone in their back pocket on Sunday" (Georgia)
Can you find an explanation to these apparently stupid, probably outdated or just downright dumb laws? So if you were planning to go to the USA, just take these tests to make sure you don't end up in jail!
Test 1
Test 2
2 comments:
I was planning to travel to the United States next year, but it seems to be that I'll end up in jail. Perhaps it eill be better for me not to go.....??? What do you think Mariona?
Well, that will depend on whether you were planning to buy an ice cream and carry it in your pocket on a Sunday morning! Otherwise, it's probably quite safe in Georgia ...
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