Strange Laws
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This document lists various strange laws from different places around the world, some true and some false. True laws include that in Memphis, Tennessee a woman cannot drive unless a man walks in front waving a flag, in Malawi it is illegal to break wind in public, and in Singapore it is illegal to chew gum. False statements include that in Australia only licensed electricians can change a light bulb and that people in Britain who don't exercise pay higher taxes.
Strange Laws
- 1. STRANGE LAWS
- 2. A woman may not drive a car unless a man walks in front of it, waving a white flag to warn approaching motorists or pedestrians. TRUE – Memphis, Tennessee
- 3. It’s illegal to break wind in a public place. TRUE – Malawi
- 4. It’s illegal to chew gum. TRUE – Singapore
- 5. All meat sold at supermarkets must be labelled with its farm of origin and the name and contact number of the farmer. FALSE
- 6. Only licensed electricians may change a light bulb. TRUE – Australia
- 7. Those who drink and drive can be executed by firing squad. TRUE – San Salvador
- 8. If a tourist knocks on your door and asks to use your toilet, you must let them do so. TRUE – Scotland
- 9. Taxi drivers are required by law to ask passengers if they’re carrying smallpox or the plague. TRUE – Britain
- 10. People who don’t take part in weekly government-run exercise classes must pay higher taxes for their health care. FALSE
- 11. It’s illegal for a woman to eat chocolate on public transport. TRUE – Britain