Weird laws around the world

Frowning in public

In Milan, Italy, it is illegal for citizens to frown in public—unless

they’re at a funeral or visiting someone in the hospital.

Chewing gum in Singapore

It’s illegal to chew gum in Singapore. In fact, no gum is bought or

sold here. The law is said to be in place to keep public spaces
clean.

Recklessly biking in Mexico

 In Mexico, it is illegal for bicyclists to lift their feet off the pedals while riding as
this might cause them to lose control of the bike.

Chicken crossing the road

If you own any chickens in Quitman, Georgia, it's illegal to let them

cross the road. Simply put, the law essentially wants owners to have
their chickens under control at all times.

Being a bird perch in Venice

It is not allowed to feed the pigeons in Venice.

A fine of up to $700 is in store for anyone who feeds the pigeons in
Venice's St. Mark's Square. The city banned the practice, citing the
birds as a health hazard, and as bad for the monuments. 

Hiking naked in Switzerland

.The Swiss kindly ask you not to hike in the nude. In fact, Swiss
canton Appenzell was the first to ban the indecent act after a naked
German man walked past a family picnicking in the Alps in 2009.
 Wearing high heels in Greece

Leave your stilettos at home if you're planning on sightseeing

around Greece's historic cities. High heels are illegal at certain
ancient monuments because they can damage them, and
because they often threaten preservation efforts .

Running out of gas on the autobahn in Germany

Hitting 100 on the autobahn is a thrilling feeling, but you'd

best keep an eye on the road and the other on the needle.
Running out of gas on the motorway will lead to
fines —  basically, you should have known better and
planned ahead, like any self respecting German.

Peeing in the ocean in Portugal

You can’t pee in the ocean in Portugal, though we can’t confirm or

deny that anyone has ever been caught. Still, out of respect for
your fellow beachgoers, just hold it, okay?

Using water guns in Cambodia on New Year's

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n 2001, Phnom Penh governor Chea Sophara banned the

sale and import of all water guns, fearing they would cause
social unrest during Khmer New Year celebrations.

Driving a dirty car in Russia

Driving a dirty car in Chelyabinsk, Russia can get you fined up to

2,000 rubles (about 62 USD)

Never fall in love with the neighbours’

In Turkey it is against the law to fall in love with
a neighbour’s son, daughter, wife, servant, or
animals.
Answer the questions

1. When is it allowed to frown in Milan?

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2. Where can you buy bobble gum in Singapore?
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3. Why can’t one take off the feet from the pedals while cycling?
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4. Why did the city ban the feeding of pigeons in Venice?
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5. Since when has naked hiking been forbidden in Switzerland?
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6. Where in Greece women can’t wear high hills?
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7. What will happen if you run out of gas on the autobahn in Germany?
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8. Why did Cambodia ban the use of water guns?
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9. Where is it not allowed to drive a dirty car?
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10. With whom is it not allowed to fall in love in Turkey?
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Give your opinion

1. Which of these laws do you think are accurate? Why?

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2. Which of these laws are completely stupid? Why?
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3. Why do you think these stupid laws were made?
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4. Do you know other stupid laws? Which?
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5. Are there stupid laws in your country? Which?
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6. Make up a stupid law. Describe it and tell why you made it.
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