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Alabama:
It is illegal for a driver tobe blindfolded whileoperating a vehicle.
Alabama:
It is illegal for a driver tobe blindfolded whileoperating a vehicle.
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California:
Community leaderspassed an ordinancethat makes it illegal foranyone to try and stopa child from playfullyjumping over puddlesof water.
California:
Community leaderspassed an ordinancethat makes it illegal foranyone to try and stopa child from playfullyjumping over puddlesof water.
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Connecticut:
You can be stopped bythe police for bikingover 65 miles per hour.
Connecticut:
You can be stopped bythe police for bikingover 65 miles per hour.
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Connecticut:
You are not allowed towalk across a street onyour hands.
Connecticut:
You are not allowed towalk across a street onyour hands.
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Florida:
Women may be finedfor falling asleep undera hair dryer, as can thesalon owner.
Florida:
Women may be finedfor falling asleep undera hair dryer, as can thesalon owner.
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Florida:
A special law prohibitsunmarried women fromparachuting on Sundayor she shall risk arrest,fine, and/or jailing.
Florida:
A special law prohibitsunmarried women fromparachuting on Sundayor she shall risk arrest,fine, and/or jailing.
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Florida:
If an elephant is lefttied to a parking meter,the parking fee has tobe paid just as it wouldfor a vehicle.
Florida:
If an elephant is lefttied to a parking meter,the parking fee has tobe paid just as it wouldfor a vehicle.
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Florida
It is illegal to sing in apublic place whileattired in a swimsuit.
Florida
It is illegal to sing in apublic place whileattired in a swimsuit.
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Florida
Men may not be seenpublicly in any kind ofstrapless eveninggown.
Florida
Men may not be seenpublicly in any kind ofstrapless eveninggown.
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Illinois:
It is illegal for anyoneto give lighted cigarsto dogs, cats, andother domesticatedanimals kept as pets.
Illinois:
It is illegal for anyoneto give lighted cigarsto dogs, cats, andother domesticatedanimals kept as pets.
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Illinois:
It is legal for a ministerto carry a concealedweapon in their church.
Illinois:
It is legal for a ministerto carry a concealedweapon in their church.
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Indiana:
Bathing is prohibitedduring the winter.
Indiana:
Bathing is prohibitedduring the winter.
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Indiana:
Citizens aren’t allowedto attend a movie houseor theater nor ride in apublic streetcar within atleast four hours aftereating garlic.
Indiana:
Citizens aren’t allowedto attend a movie houseor theater nor ride in apublic streetcar within atleast four hours aftereating garlic.
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Iowa:
Kisses may last for asmuch as, but no morethan, five minutes.
Iowa:
Kisses may last for asmuch as, but no morethan, five minutes.
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Kentucky:
By law, anyone whohas been drinking is"sober" until he or she"cannot hold onto theground."
Kentucky:
By law, anyone whohas been drinking is"sober" until he or she"cannot hold onto theground."
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Kentucky:
It is illegal to transportan ice cream cone inyour pocket.
Kentucky:
It is illegal to transportan ice cream cone inyour pocket.
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Louisiana:
It is illegal to rob abank and then shoot atthe bank teller with awater pistol.
Louisiana:
It is illegal to rob abank and then shoot atthe bank teller with awater pistol.
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Louisiana:
Biting someone withyour natural teeth is"simple assault," whilebiting someone withyour false teeth is"aggravated assault."
Louisiana:
Biting someone withyour natural teeth is"simple assault," whilebiting someone withyour false teeth is"aggravated assault."
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Massachusetts:
Mourners at a wakemay not eat more thanthree sandwiches.
Massachusetts:
Mourners at a wakemay not eat more thanthree sandwiches.
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Massachusetts:
It’s illegal to sell creampuffs on Sunday.
Massachusetts:
It’s illegal to sell creampuffs on Sunday.
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Massachusetts:
Snoring is prohibitedunless all bedroomwindows are closedand securely locked.
Massachusetts:
Snoring is prohibitedunless all bedroomwindows are closedand securely locked.
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Massachusetts:
An old ordinancedeclares goateesillegal unless you firstpay a special licensefee for the privilege ofwearing one in public.
Massachusetts:
An old ordinancedeclares goateesillegal unless you firstpay a special licensefee for the privilege ofwearing one in public.
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Nebraska:
A parent can bearrested if his childcannot hold back aburp during a churchservice.
Nebraska:
A parent can bearrested if his childcannot hold back aburp during a churchservice.
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New Mexico:
Females are strictlyforbidden to appearunshaven in public.
New Mexico:
Females are strictlyforbidden to appearunshaven in public.
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New York:
A fine of $25 can belevied for flirting. Thislaw specifically prohibitsmen from turning aroundon a city street andlooking "at a woman inthat way."
New York:
A fine of $25 can belevied for flirting. Thislaw specifically prohibitsmen from turning aroundon a city street andlooking "at a woman inthat way."
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New York:
A 2nd conviction calls forthe violating male to beforced to wear a "pair ofhorse-blinders" whereverand whenever he goesoutside for a stroll.
New York:
A 2nd conviction calls forthe violating male to beforced to wear a "pair ofhorse-blinders" whereverand whenever he goesoutside for a stroll.
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North Dakota:
Beer & pretzels can'tbe served at the sametime in any bar orrestaurant.
North Dakota:
Beer & pretzels can'tbe served at the sametime in any bar orrestaurant.
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Ohio:
Women are prohibitedfrom wearing patentleather shoes in public.
Ohio:
Women are prohibitedfrom wearing patentleather shoes in public.
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Oklahoma:
Violators can be fined,arrested or jailed formaking faces at a dog.
Oklahoma:
Violators can be fined,arrested or jailed formaking faces at a dog.
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Oklahoma:
Females are forbiddenfrom doing their ownhair without beinglicensed by the state.
Oklahoma:
Females are forbiddenfrom doing their ownhair without beinglicensed by the state.
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Oklahoma:
Dogs must have apermit signed by themayor in order tocongregate in groupsof three or more onprivate property.
Oklahoma:
Dogs must have apermit signed by themayor in order tocongregate in groupsof three or more onprivate property.
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Pennsylvania:
A special cleaningordinance banshousewives from hidingdirt and dust under arug in a dwelling.
Pennsylvania:
A special cleaningordinance banshousewives from hidingdirt and dust under arug in a dwelling.
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Pennsylvania
No man may purchasealcohol without writtenconsent from his wife.
Pennsylvania
No man may purchasealcohol without writtenconsent from his wife.
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Texas:
A city ordinance statesthat a person cannot gobarefoot without firstobtaining a special five-dollar permit.
Texas:
A city ordinance statesthat a person cannot gobarefoot without firstobtaining a special five-dollar permit.
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Texas:
It is illegal to take morethan three sips of beer ata time while standing.
Texas:
It is illegal to take morethan three sips of beer ata time while standing.
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Vermont:
Lawmakers made itobligatory foreverybody to take atleast one bath eachweek-on Saturday night.
Vermont:
Lawmakers made itobligatory foreverybody to take atleast one bath eachweek-on Saturday night.
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Vermont:
It’s illegal to whistleunder water
Vermont:
It’s illegal to whistleunder water
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In Norfolk, Virginia...
it’s unlawful for chickensto lay eggs before 8AMand after 4PM.
In Norfolk, Virginia...
it’s unlawful for chickensto lay eggs before 8AMand after 4PM.
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Washington:
All lollipops are banned.
Washington:
All lollipops are banned.
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Washington:
A law to reduce crimestates: "It is mandatory fora motorist with criminalintentions to stop at thecity limits and telephonethe chief of police as he isentering the town.
Washington:
A law to reduce crimestates: "It is mandatory fora motorist with criminalintentions to stop at thecity limits and telephonethe chief of police as he isentering the town.
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West Virgina
No children mayattend school withtheir breath smellingof "wild onions."
West Virgina
No children mayattend school withtheir breath smellingof "wild onions."