In the USA: Kinder Surprise!
Kids and adults love them, teenagers think they're dumb... They're like Legos for your mouth!
But it turns out the FDA bans "the sale of any candy that has imbedded in it a toy or trinket", which means those chocolate eggs with a surprise toy inside of them cannot be sold or even brought into the US.
In 2011, customs confiscated 60,000 individual eggs from travelers' baggage. These (most likely unknowing) travelers each had to pay a fine of up to $2,500 per egg...
Source: Wikipedia and this news article
Kids and adults love them, teenagers think they're dumb... They're like Legos for your mouth!
But it turns out the FDA bans "the sale of any candy that has imbedded in it a toy or trinket", which means those chocolate eggs with a surprise toy inside of them cannot be sold or even brought into the US.
In 2011, customs confiscated 60,000 individual eggs from travelers' baggage. These (most likely unknowing) travelers each had to pay a fine of up to $2,500 per egg...
Source: Wikipedia and this news article
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Spiked Hair - Banned in Iran.
They actually circulated a catalogue showing what is acceptable and what's not.
Pokemon
Saudi Arabia banned Pokemon because someone in the government came up with a little theory that Pokemon is part of a Jewish conspiracy to brainwash the world's youth and "promoting Zionism" by depicting six-pointed stars and gambling.
They actually circulated a catalogue showing what is acceptable and what's not.
Pokemon
Saudi Arabia banned Pokemon because someone in the government came up with a little theory that Pokemon is part of a Jewish conspiracy to brainwash the world's youth and "promoting Zionism" by depicting six-pointed stars and gambling.
Saparmurat Niyazov was President of Turkmenistan between 1990 and 2006 and was a great one for banning stuff.
An (incomplete) list:
An (incomplete) list:
- lip-syncing
- dogs (banned from the capital city)
- opera
- ballet
- circuses
- long hair on men
- beards
- wearing make-up on television
- video games
- car radios
- chewing tobacco
The 6th dildo
It's banned in Texas, US, and a person in possession of 6 or more dildos can be charged with up to a felony.
It's okay to own 5 of them, though.
(For the actual law, see this link We have weird laws, strange laws, and just plain crazy laws! It applies to other toys as well, just that dildos are funnier.)
It's banned in Texas, US, and a person in possession of 6 or more dildos can be charged with up to a felony.
It's okay to own 5 of them, though.
(For the actual law, see this link We have weird laws, strange laws, and just plain crazy laws! It applies to other toys as well, just that dildos are funnier.)
Here's a strange thing that some American states banned until relatively recently (1967): marrying somebody who the government decided was of a different "racial" group from your own.
Virginia, for example, since the 1920s had barred so-called "colored" and "white" people from marrying. A "colored" woman and a "white" man in Virginia wanted to marry each other, so they tried to avoid the law by marrying in Washington, DC and then returning home to Virginia. Unfortunately, Virginia law also barred interracial couples married elsewhere from living as a married couple in Virginia. Responding to an anonymous tip, police busted them. The law had teeth and the judge did not mess around with the sentencing: the couple were sentenced to a year each in prison (with the sentence suspended on the condition that they leave Virginia, which they did).
The American Civil Liberties Union took their case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that Virginia's law violated the couple's rights under the U.S. Constitution. The unanimous Court, speaking through Chief Justice Earl Warren, wrote that "Marriage is one of the 'basic civil rights of man,' fundamental to our very existence and survival.... To deny this fundamental freedom on so unsupportable a basis as the racial classifications embodied in these statutes, classifications so directly subversive of the principle of equality at the heart of the Fourteenth Amendment, is surely to deprive all the State's citizens of liberty without due process of law."
And with that, citizens in all states finally had the right to marry people regardless of race.
In the best- and most appropriately-named case in legal history, this case was called Loving v. Virginia after Mildred and Richard Loving, the "colored" (African-American and American Indian, in Mildred's case) and white spouses. Here's the happy couple:
So all Americans acquired the right to marry others regardless of race only in 1967, well within the lifetime of some Quorans and within the lifetime of the parents of others. Not exactly ancient history. Let's never take for granted the fact that with respect to race, at least, Americans don't have to fear the government telling us who we can marry. I'd be curious to hear from Quorans in other countries whether they have the same right.
It's not hard to see why many people today are asking courts and legislatures to follow the reasoning of Loving v. Virginia to extend marital rights next to same-sex couples.
Source: Loving v. Virginia
Virginia, for example, since the 1920s had barred so-called "colored" and "white" people from marrying. A "colored" woman and a "white" man in Virginia wanted to marry each other, so they tried to avoid the law by marrying in Washington, DC and then returning home to Virginia. Unfortunately, Virginia law also barred interracial couples married elsewhere from living as a married couple in Virginia. Responding to an anonymous tip, police busted them. The law had teeth and the judge did not mess around with the sentencing: the couple were sentenced to a year each in prison (with the sentence suspended on the condition that they leave Virginia, which they did).
The American Civil Liberties Union took their case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that Virginia's law violated the couple's rights under the U.S. Constitution. The unanimous Court, speaking through Chief Justice Earl Warren, wrote that "Marriage is one of the 'basic civil rights of man,' fundamental to our very existence and survival.... To deny this fundamental freedom on so unsupportable a basis as the racial classifications embodied in these statutes, classifications so directly subversive of the principle of equality at the heart of the Fourteenth Amendment, is surely to deprive all the State's citizens of liberty without due process of law."
And with that, citizens in all states finally had the right to marry people regardless of race.
In the best- and most appropriately-named case in legal history, this case was called Loving v. Virginia after Mildred and Richard Loving, the "colored" (African-American and American Indian, in Mildred's case) and white spouses. Here's the happy couple:
So all Americans acquired the right to marry others regardless of race only in 1967, well within the lifetime of some Quorans and within the lifetime of the parents of others. Not exactly ancient history. Let's never take for granted the fact that with respect to race, at least, Americans don't have to fear the government telling us who we can marry. I'd be curious to hear from Quorans in other countries whether they have the same right.
It's not hard to see why many people today are asking courts and legislatures to follow the reasoning of Loving v. Virginia to extend marital rights next to same-sex couples.
Source: Loving v. Virginia
Buckyballs, Zen Magnets, and all neodymium magnetic sets, were crucified in an alarmist 2012 letter by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who urged the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban them because of the possibility of choking.
Note, importantly, that the magnet sets are not marketed as "toys", and are only sold online exclusively for adults, with conspicuous labels warning of their danger to children.
The actual rate of injury is approximately 1 per 100,000 Buckyball sets and less than 1 injury per 21.5 million individual magnet pieces. By comparison, the rates of injury due to dog bites, tennis, skateboarding, or ingestion of poisonous household chemicals are between 100 and 1,000 times higher.
Source: Neodymium magnet toys on Wikipedia
Note, importantly, that the magnet sets are not marketed as "toys", and are only sold online exclusively for adults, with conspicuous labels warning of their danger to children.
The actual rate of injury is approximately 1 per 100,000 Buckyball sets and less than 1 injury per 21.5 million individual magnet pieces. By comparison, the rates of injury due to dog bites, tennis, skateboarding, or ingestion of poisonous household chemicals are between 100 and 1,000 times higher.
Source: Neodymium magnet toys on Wikipedia
Mein Kampf is banned in Germany
In Germany, the copyright to the text of Hitler’s philosophical text Mein Kampf is still held by the state government of Bavaria. In response to that embarrassing incident in the 1940’s, the Bavarians have refused permission for the book to be printed in Germany since 1945.This ban isn’t long for this world, though, since the Bavarian copyright expires in 2015.
In Germany, the copyright to the text of Hitler’s philosophical text Mein Kampf is still held by the state government of Bavaria. In response to that embarrassing incident in the 1940’s, the Bavarians have refused permission for the book to be printed in Germany since 1945.This ban isn’t long for this world, though, since the Bavarian copyright expires in 2015.
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Porn with small boobs: No A-cup porn films are allowed in Australia. Why? Because, lobbying groups argued, men who prefer such films are secretly into child porn. More at @Australia's 'small breast' ban
Greece: Video Games
China's not the only country to ban video games. Greece did too, although for a much different reason. In 2002, the government tried to crack down on electric gambling machines, but their legislators wrote the law so broadly that it managed to cover all forms of electronic gaming machines –meaning all video games. Amazingly, someone was even caught and arrested for violating the poorly written law by playing an MMO in an internet café. They were actually forced to serve time in prison for playing games.
Fortunately, after receiving pressure from the EU and video gamers everywhere, the law was found to be unconstitutional by the end of the year.
Saudi Arabia: Valentine's Day
Similarly, Saudi Arabia finds Valentine's Day to be in violation of Muslim beliefs. In order to ensure residents don't secretly send gifts to their Valentine's, the government orders all florists and gift shops to remove anything red or otherwise considered to be a symbol of romance prior to the holiday. Apparently the ban on the holiday isn't entirely successful and the country now has a thriving Valentine's Day black market where lovers can buy red roses and other tokens of romance at around six times their ordinary prices.
Tons of baby names: In Denmark, don't get any ideas about coming up with a really original name for your kid. New parents have to choose names from a government-approved list of 7,000 names, or else get permission for an exception.
Gum (Singapore)
It has been illegal to either import or possess chewing gum into Singaporesince the early nineties. According to the Singaporean government, gum use results in ‘litter and vandalism’, with people discarding their gum willy-nilly over pavements, buildings, baby’s faces, etc. According to government spokesmen, before the ban, subways had been delayed because vandals stuck wads of gum between carriage doors, preventing them from closing. Hearing that, we’re surprised that there are not more gum-related plane crashes in non-Singapore countries.
Although the law now allows gum chewing for ‘medicinal purposes’ such as nicotine, the normal fine is still between $500 and $1,000. Pharmacists must collect the ID of those purchasing gum, and non-compliance on their part can mean jail time. It all seems very harsh, but at least it means that no Singaporean school student ever had to remove dried pieces of gum off of the underside of tables during detention time.
- Please note that few of the above bans/restrictions were made for short period of time and may have been lifted in the past.
Source: 11 Things You Won't Believe Governments Have Banned:
In case of China there are a whole lots of things that can cover a whole page ofwebsite
Television Tropes & Idioms
For more other countries, follow the link Television Tropes & Idioms
Advertisement of Alcoholic Beverages is banned in India.
Yes, you read that right
Advertising alcoholic beverages is banned in India as per the Cable TelevisionNetwork (Regulation) Amendment Bill, which came into effect on 8 September 2000. The government is very particular against broadcasting such advertisements on its channel, Doordarshan, whereas most of the private channels still broadcast surrogate alcohol advertisements.
But, many alcohol companies advertise their products in disguise (Music CDs, Soda etc.,)
100 pipers Pure Music
Royal Stag Mega Music
Yes, you read that right
Advertising alcoholic beverages is banned in India as per the Cable TelevisionNetwork (Regulation) Amendment Bill, which came into effect on 8 September 2000. The government is very particular against broadcasting such advertisements on its channel, Doordarshan, whereas most of the private channels still broadcast surrogate alcohol advertisements.
But, many alcohol companies advertise their products in disguise (Music CDs, Soda etc.,)
100 pipers Pure Music
Royal Stag Mega Music
China-TIME TRAVEL
Ever watched Back To The Future and decided to rewrite your idea of history, based on what you'd just seen? Well that's what Chinese censors feared would happen so introduced a completely rational ban on all TV shows and films which included time travel elements. They've been angered at the frivolous way that shows like Lost and Quantum Leap have dealt with the subject. Damn right, time travel is a serious matter.
California-DICTIONARIES
Mandatory library time at school was, at times, interminable. The only activity that made it seem worthwhile was the sophisticated skill of finding rude words in the dictionary. But, sadly, this time-eroding pastime led to dictionaries beingremoved from Californian schools as they were corrupting youths with their filthy vocabulary. Stupid, dangerous, incredibly useful dictionaries.
Romania - SCRABBLE
Now, we've all taken a Scrabble loss pretty seriously. It's one of the few games that reminds you of how stupid and illiterate you may well be. But in the 80s, Romanian President Nicolae Ceausescu went a little overboard and called for a ban. He described it as "overly intellectual" and a "subversive evil". All of which are words he'd probably never be able to play in Scrabble
Iran-MANNEQUINS
General sexiness isn't greatly popular in Iran in case you weren't already aware but you might not be clued up to their distrust of those seductive plastic mannequins. Having probably seen the film Mannequin and its even sexier sequel, Iranian police targeted any mannequins not covered up or with breasts that haven't been sanded down
Denmark -Ovaltine and Marmite
In America, it's practically impossible to purchase milk that isn't fortified with vitamin D, but in Denmark, this would be completely illegal. That's because the country has put a ban on all fortified foods, effectively banning fortified breakfast cereals, Ovaltine and Marmite.
Russia- Emo Clothing
Plenty of people don't like emo fashion, but while it's not that weird for a parent to tell their kids they can't wear that crap outside the house, it's entirely different when the whole government takes such a drastic stand. When the Russian government was trying to stop high suicide rates amongst teens though, they decided emo fashion were to blame.
The government went so far as to dub the style “a threat to national stability” before banning people from wearing emo clothing to public schools or government buildings.
America -HAGGIS
While many non-Scots are happy to impose a self-inflicted ban on the sheep stomach-based delicacy, America has had a 40-year hatred for haggis that they refuse to overturn. The Yanks have a ban on all food made from lungs (fair enough) and despite recent attempts from the Scottish government, they won't budge.
Manila -CLAIRE DANES
Hanging out in Manila and looking to rent Romeo + Juliet or Stardust? Tough luck. After referring to the city as "a ghastly and weird city" which "smelled of cockroaches", every film starring Ms. Danes was eradicated and the star herself was denied any future entrance. Thankfully, for Manila residents, many people from around the world have been surviving without Claire Danes for years and they're doing absolutely fine.
source-http://www.shortli
Ever watched Back To The Future and decided to rewrite your idea of history, based on what you'd just seen? Well that's what Chinese censors feared would happen so introduced a completely rational ban on all TV shows and films which included time travel elements. They've been angered at the frivolous way that shows like Lost and Quantum Leap have dealt with the subject. Damn right, time travel is a serious matter.
California-DICTIONARIES
Mandatory library time at school was, at times, interminable. The only activity that made it seem worthwhile was the sophisticated skill of finding rude words in the dictionary. But, sadly, this time-eroding pastime led to dictionaries beingremoved from Californian schools as they were corrupting youths with their filthy vocabulary. Stupid, dangerous, incredibly useful dictionaries.
Romania - SCRABBLE
Now, we've all taken a Scrabble loss pretty seriously. It's one of the few games that reminds you of how stupid and illiterate you may well be. But in the 80s, Romanian President Nicolae Ceausescu went a little overboard and called for a ban. He described it as "overly intellectual" and a "subversive evil". All of which are words he'd probably never be able to play in Scrabble
Iran-MANNEQUINS
General sexiness isn't greatly popular in Iran in case you weren't already aware but you might not be clued up to their distrust of those seductive plastic mannequins. Having probably seen the film Mannequin and its even sexier sequel, Iranian police targeted any mannequins not covered up or with breasts that haven't been sanded down
Denmark -Ovaltine and Marmite
In America, it's practically impossible to purchase milk that isn't fortified with vitamin D, but in Denmark, this would be completely illegal. That's because the country has put a ban on all fortified foods, effectively banning fortified breakfast cereals, Ovaltine and Marmite.
Russia- Emo Clothing
Plenty of people don't like emo fashion, but while it's not that weird for a parent to tell their kids they can't wear that crap outside the house, it's entirely different when the whole government takes such a drastic stand. When the Russian government was trying to stop high suicide rates amongst teens though, they decided emo fashion were to blame.
The government went so far as to dub the style “a threat to national stability” before banning people from wearing emo clothing to public schools or government buildings.
America -HAGGIS
While many non-Scots are happy to impose a self-inflicted ban on the sheep stomach-based delicacy, America has had a 40-year hatred for haggis that they refuse to overturn. The Yanks have a ban on all food made from lungs (fair enough) and despite recent attempts from the Scottish government, they won't budge.
Manila -CLAIRE DANES
Hanging out in Manila and looking to rent Romeo + Juliet or Stardust? Tough luck. After referring to the city as "a ghastly and weird city" which "smelled of cockroaches", every film starring Ms. Danes was eradicated and the star herself was denied any future entrance. Thankfully, for Manila residents, many people from around the world have been surviving without Claire Danes for years and they're doing absolutely fine.
source-http://www.shortli
In Japan
there is a long list of words can not be broadcast (List in Japanese here 放送禁止用語一覧) which include some which might not cause such offence in the UK.
Inaka "countryside/rural" when compared to urban, due to the prejudice against the former.
Mekake ("mistress") must be called "aijin" or lover.
This means that US and British movies with colourful language may have, for instance their insults, many and various, all translated to "stupid" (baka).
The emperor of Japan, but not the general population, is prohibited fromeating the potentially highly poisonous blow-fish meat. Japanese citizens in general may eat blow-fish only when prepared by a qualified chef.
Despite the prevalence of a wide variety of a wide variety of (to some shocking, e.g. portraying rape) pornography, until recently the display of pubic hair was prohibited. The law has not been changed but its interpretation has.
Taking photographs of other people without their permission even in public places, for whatever reason.
Making telephone calls in trains by train regulations. This is sometimes claimed to affect pacemakers but people seem to tolerate the use of email.
there is a long list of words can not be broadcast (List in Japanese here 放送禁止用語一覧) which include some which might not cause such offence in the UK.
Inaka "countryside/rural" when compared to urban, due to the prejudice against the former.
Mekake ("mistress") must be called "aijin" or lover.
This means that US and British movies with colourful language may have, for instance their insults, many and various, all translated to "stupid" (baka).
The emperor of Japan, but not the general population, is prohibited fromeating the potentially highly poisonous blow-fish meat. Japanese citizens in general may eat blow-fish only when prepared by a qualified chef.
Despite the prevalence of a wide variety of a wide variety of (to some shocking, e.g. portraying rape) pornography, until recently the display of pubic hair was prohibited. The law has not been changed but its interpretation has.
Taking photographs of other people without their permission even in public places, for whatever reason.
Making telephone calls in trains by train regulations. This is sometimes claimed to affect pacemakers but people seem to tolerate the use of email.
Saudi Arabia, the only country where women can't drive
The only thing worse than that are the excuses for it
Allowing women drivers in Saudi Arabia will be 'end of virginity' - Telegraph
The only thing worse than that are the excuses for it
Allowing women drivers in Saudi Arabia will be 'end of virginity' - Telegraph
In China and Japan there are restrictions on the name you can give your children, mostly based on technical problems regarding character input, but also appropriateness.
China
"Latin characters, numerals and other non-Chinese symbols are prohibited, as they do not constitute part of a Chinese name under government law. Only Chinese characters are permitted; however, characters which are unable to be input on computers are also disallowed."
http://en.wikipedia.org/w
China has also moved in the past year to ban the use of English in print, including advertising, newspapers and even on-screen captions in televisionprograms. This doesn't apply to English-language broadcasting of course. The decision was made to protect the Chinese language from contamination.
Japan
"Kanji names in Japan are governed by the Japanese Ministry of Justice's rules on kanji use in names. As of October 2004 there are 2,232 "name kanji" (thejinmeiyō kanji) and "commonly used characters" (the jōyō kanji) used in personal names, and the Japanese government plans to increase this list by 578 kanji in the near future. This would be the largest increase since World War II. Only kanji which appear on the official list may be used in given names. This is intended to ensure that names can be readily written and read by those literate in Japanese. Rules also govern names considered to be inappropriate; for example, in 1993 two parents who tried to name their child Akuma (悪魔, which literally means "devil") were prohibited from doing so after a massive public outcry."
Japanese name
China
"Latin characters, numerals and other non-Chinese symbols are prohibited, as they do not constitute part of a Chinese name under government law. Only Chinese characters are permitted; however, characters which are unable to be input on computers are also disallowed."
http://en.wikipedia.org/w
China has also moved in the past year to ban the use of English in print, including advertising, newspapers and even on-screen captions in televisionprograms. This doesn't apply to English-language broadcasting of course. The decision was made to protect the Chinese language from contamination.
Japan
"Kanji names in Japan are governed by the Japanese Ministry of Justice's rules on kanji use in names. As of October 2004 there are 2,232 "name kanji" (thejinmeiyō kanji) and "commonly used characters" (the jōyō kanji) used in personal names, and the Japanese government plans to increase this list by 578 kanji in the near future. This would be the largest increase since World War II. Only kanji which appear on the official list may be used in given names. This is intended to ensure that names can be readily written and read by those literate in Japanese. Rules also govern names considered to be inappropriate; for example, in 1993 two parents who tried to name their child Akuma (悪魔, which literally means "devil") were prohibited from doing so after a massive public outcry."
Japanese name
The citizens of Monaco are forbidden to enter Monte Carlo Casino (one of the most famous casinos in the world, located at Monaco).
Source: Monte Carlo Casino
Source: Monte Carlo Casino
Rehman Malik also usually banned pillion riding Pakistan, specially in the city Karachi where over million of people travel by pillion riding daily.
Pillion riding:
He also banned YouTube because of controversial movie "Innocence of Muslims".
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SAUDI ARABIA - HANDSOME MEN
Yeah, you read the headline right.
Three men , delegates from the United Arab Emirates, were ejected from an annual cultural festival and deported from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates after religious police apparently deemed them “too handsome” because of their chiseled features and perfectly coifed hair.
The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vices was reported to have feared that female visitors of the Jenadrivah Heritage and Cultural Festival, the event the drop-dead handsome men were attending, could have "fallen" for the irresistible chunks of man meat, and rather than letting that terrible scenario play out, they decided to make the hunky dudes leave.
The men were attending the Janadriyah Festival as delegates for a stand promoting the UAE when the incident occurred.
According to Elaph newspaper: “A festival official said the three Emiratis were taken out on the ground they were too handsome and that the Commission members feared female visitors would fall for them.”
(Source - The Huffington Post (Ridiculously Good Looking Emiratis Thrown Out Of Saudi Festival By Religious Police For Being 'Too Handsome')
Yeah, you read the headline right.
Three men , delegates from the United Arab Emirates, were ejected from an annual cultural festival and deported from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates after religious police apparently deemed them “too handsome” because of their chiseled features and perfectly coifed hair.
The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vices was reported to have feared that female visitors of the Jenadrivah Heritage and Cultural Festival, the event the drop-dead handsome men were attending, could have "fallen" for the irresistible chunks of man meat, and rather than letting that terrible scenario play out, they decided to make the hunky dudes leave.
The men were attending the Janadriyah Festival as delegates for a stand promoting the UAE when the incident occurred.
According to Elaph newspaper: “A festival official said the three Emiratis were taken out on the ground they were too handsome and that the Commission members feared female visitors would fall for them.”
(Source - The Huffington Post (Ridiculously Good Looking Emiratis Thrown Out Of Saudi Festival By Religious Police For Being 'Too Handsome')
Electric bikes. Segways. Toys that move, with the help of a motor, engine or any other mechanical propulsion.
This is in Hong Kong, whether you want to call it a country, state, Special Administrative Region or what (depends who you ask).
No matter what motor/engine size or power, no matter what the speed might be limited to, any vehicle in Hong Kong which isn't powered by human muscle (or wind?), but has some kind of mechanical motor or engine to drive it, is considered a motor cycle and must be approved, registered and piloted as such.
Hence, there are no electric bikes on the streets of Hong Kong. Apart from a few illegal ones, which varies by the area.
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Pictures of the South African President's house.
In October 2013, during a massive scandal regarding the costs of upgrading President Jacob Zuma's personal compound, State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele claimed that the compound was actually a "National Key Point", ie a specially protected facility.
South African newspapers responded with the usual deference to our Ministers, particularly the security cluster.
In October 2013, during a massive scandal regarding the costs of upgrading President Jacob Zuma's personal compound, State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele claimed that the compound was actually a "National Key Point", ie a specially protected facility.
South African newspapers responded with the usual deference to our Ministers, particularly the security cluster.
The Red Smartie. Banned in the US.
Haggis the national dish of Scotland. It is illegal to produce it there, due to Mad Cow disease. It has to be imported from Canada,
You cannot send condoms to the Virgin Islands.
It Britain it is illegal to drink beer and watch football live in premiership matches, but if you watch lower leagues you can.
There was a notorious list of banned records during the Gulf War. It included Waterloo by Abba and Light My Fire by Jose Feliciano, but not the Doors. and In the Air tonight by Phil Collins.
A full list of the banned records can be found here. It includes such politicalsongs as Donny Osmonds "Soldier of Love" and Duran Duran's "View to a Kill"
Rocklist.net...Banned Recordings...
It is illegal to own a ferret in California.
Haggis the national dish of Scotland. It is illegal to produce it there, due to Mad Cow disease. It has to be imported from Canada,
You cannot send condoms to the Virgin Islands.
It Britain it is illegal to drink beer and watch football live in premiership matches, but if you watch lower leagues you can.
There was a notorious list of banned records during the Gulf War. It included Waterloo by Abba and Light My Fire by Jose Feliciano, but not the Doors. and In the Air tonight by Phil Collins.
A full list of the banned records can be found here. It includes such politicalsongs as Donny Osmonds "Soldier of Love" and Duran Duran's "View to a Kill"
Rocklist.net...Banned Recordings...
It is illegal to own a ferret in California.
Collecting Rain Water in Colorado.
Every state has its fair share of crazy old laws, mostly ones concerned with racial segregation and limiting women’s rights to nothing more than walking, breeding and breathing. But most governments are reasonable enough to not enforce any of them, unlike Colorado, which is punishing farmers and landowners for collecting rain water, under old Western water laws from more than a century ago.
The practice is called “water harvesting” and is probably older than theinvention of fire, but according to Colorado officials it is an undisputed case of theft. When it rains the water hits the ground, burrows deep inside it and fuels underground reservoirs or rivers, the use of which is heavily controlled by the government. So if you collect or “steal” rain water, you are indeed slowly cutting off the government’s source of income, which not only makes you a criminal, but also an anarchist, hippy and probably a draft dodger!
Source - http://www.weirdworm.com/
Every state has its fair share of crazy old laws, mostly ones concerned with racial segregation and limiting women’s rights to nothing more than walking, breeding and breathing. But most governments are reasonable enough to not enforce any of them, unlike Colorado, which is punishing farmers and landowners for collecting rain water, under old Western water laws from more than a century ago.
The practice is called “water harvesting” and is probably older than theinvention of fire, but according to Colorado officials it is an undisputed case of theft. When it rains the water hits the ground, burrows deep inside it and fuels underground reservoirs or rivers, the use of which is heavily controlled by the government. So if you collect or “steal” rain water, you are indeed slowly cutting off the government’s source of income, which not only makes you a criminal, but also an anarchist, hippy and probably a draft dodger!
Source - http://www.weirdworm.com/
- Reincarnation without permission: In China, reincarnation without permission is banned. This was done with a motive to control Tibetan Buddhist Monks
- 2D version of Avatar : Banned by China. China did not like the message of the movie, they banned only the 2D version. As China has very few 3D theatres, it almost amounted to a total ban
- Knives : UK had a problem of crimes using a knife. So they banned knives and introduced new anti stab knives
- Jasmine : China wanted to curb protests similar to Jasmine protests in Tunisia (Jasmine is the national flower of Tunisia), which resulted in banning the plant as well as songs and names related to the flower
- Western Hair Cuts: This was done in an attempt to curb western culture in Iran
- Game Consoles: China (again!) banned these in the interest of youths who waste time playing games with these
Access to foreign currency.
In Venezuela, it is a crime to trade local currency for other currencies; all exchanges must be made through a bank and pre-approved by the central government, after an insane amount of paperwork and subject to "reasonable limits" of around $3,000 per year for personal use.
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In Venezuela, it is a crime to trade local currency for other currencies; all exchanges must be made through a bank and pre-approved by the central government, after an insane amount of paperwork and subject to "reasonable limits" of around $3,000 per year for personal use.
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SOURCE :: These 15 Totally Ridiculous Things Can Land You In Jail. Although #2... I'm Totally On Board.
1. It is illegal to own a red car in Shanghai, China.
2. Moscow weathermen can be fined for inaccurate forecasts.
3. It is illegal to purchase or consume whiskey in the town in which Jack Daniel’s is produced.
4. Students can go to prison for cheating on their exams in Bangladesh.
5. In American beer commercials, a person can never actually be shown drinking a beer.
6. A hunting license is required to catch mice in Cleveland, Ohio.
7. It is illegal to marry a dead person in France.
8. If both parties are blood donors, it is legal to have a duel in Paraguay.
9. In Indonesia, the penalty for masturbation is decapitation.
10. In Quitman, Georgia, it is illegal for a chicken to cross the road.
11. It is illegal to slam your car door in Switzerland.
12. In San Antonio, Texas, it is illegal to flirt.
13. It is illegal to get a fish drunk in Ohio.
14. In North Carolina, it is illegal to sing off-key.
15. In Eureka, Nevada, it is illegal for men with moustaches to kiss women.
1. It is illegal to own a red car in Shanghai, China.
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These are some weird USA sex laws in different states.
1. A law in Fairbanks, Alaska does not allow moose to have sex on city streets.
2. The owner of every hotel in Hastings, Nebraska, is required to provide each guest with a clean and pressed nightshirt. No couple, even if they are married, may sleep together in the nude. Nor may they have sex unless they are wearing one of these clean, white cotton nightshirts.
3. No man is allowed to make love to his wife with the smell of garlic, onions, or sardines on his breath in Alexandria, Minnesota.
4. In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania it is illegal to have sex with a truck driver inside a toll booth.
5. An excerpt from brilliant Kentucky state legislation. "No female shall appear in a bathing suit on any highway within this state unless she be escorted by at least two officers or unless she be armed with a club" !!!
1. A law in Fairbanks, Alaska does not allow moose to have sex on city streets.
2. The owner of every hotel in Hastings, Nebraska, is required to provide each guest with a clean and pressed nightshirt. No couple, even if they are married, may sleep together in the nude. Nor may they have sex unless they are wearing one of these clean, white cotton nightshirts.
3. No man is allowed to make love to his wife with the smell of garlic, onions, or sardines on his breath in Alexandria, Minnesota.
4. In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania it is illegal to have sex with a truck driver inside a toll booth.
5. An excerpt from brilliant Kentucky state legislation. "No female shall appear in a bathing suit on any highway within this state unless she be escorted by at least two officers or unless she be armed with a club" !!!
1. GREECE: VIDEO GAMES - In 2002, Greece decided to ban any and all electronic computer games -everything from console games to online Solitaire and Minesweeper fell under this ban. The law was apparently intended to help crack down on Internet gambling; CNET reported that “the blanket ban was decided in February after the government admitted it was incapable of distinguishing innocuous video games from illegal gambling machines.” Soon after, though, a local Greek judge declared the law unconstitutional, and though the law still exists, it seems the Greek government hasn’t been doing much about it.
2. CHINA: TIME TRAVEL - Not the action of time travel itself, but rather the portrayal of it. In early 2011, the State Administration for Radio, Film andTelevision in China declared that time travel is all but prohibited from TV and movies. Apparently, time travel has been very popular in Chinese TV dramas, and the government discouraged them because they “casually make up myths, have monstrous and weird plots, use absurd tactics, and even promote feudalism, superstition, fatalism and reincarnation.” Naturally, the time-travel film Looper was extremely successful in China.
3. RUSSIA: BEING EMO – The emo trend began in the 1980s, characterized by its emotional music similar to punk and rock and the fashion styles that are a mix of punk and goth. To most people, it’s just a phase for teenagers to go through; in Russia, though, it’s a dangerous social group that should be stamped out. In 2008, a piece of legislation (“Government Strategy in the Sphere of Spiritual and Ethical Education”) began to restrict “dangerous teen trends” like the emo culture. The bill describes “emos” as teenagers with studded belts, painted fingernails, facial piercings, and blackhair with face-concealing fringes. It also claims that the emo “negative ideology” encourages depression, social withdrawal and suicide—and it would be irresponsible to allow the trend to continue.
4. CHINA: REINCARNATION – If you don’t have permission from China’s government, you can’t seek reincarnation. While probably not a problem for most people, the Buddhist monks in Tibet are facing a complicated issue. The law, which is very specific on the procedures of permitted reincarnation and is stated to be “an important move to institutionalize management of reincarnation,” is an underhanded attempt to diminish the Dalai Lama’s influence and restrict the Buddhist establishment still in existence in Tibet. The current Dalai Lama is 77 years old, and he refuses to be reborn in Tibet as long as it is under Chinese control. In the future, there could be two Dalai Lamas—the one chosen by the Chinese government under their law, and the one chosen by the Buddhist monks.
5. CUBA: CELL PHONES – During Fidel Castro’s reign in Cuba, few citizens owned cell phones. Not because they were too expensive, but because they were banned—only executives working for foreign companies or high communist party officials were allowed to have them. Fidel Castro defended his ban by claiming the restrictions were “necessary sacrifices” in the “battle of ideas” against the U.S. When Raul Castro, younger brother of Fidel, took over control of Cuba in 2008, one of his early actions was to lift the ban on cell phones. While expensive, the freedom of owning a cell phone had many citizens to rushing to purchase their first.
2. CHINA: TIME TRAVEL - Not the action of time travel itself, but rather the portrayal of it. In early 2011, the State Administration for Radio, Film andTelevision in China declared that time travel is all but prohibited from TV and movies. Apparently, time travel has been very popular in Chinese TV dramas, and the government discouraged them because they “casually make up myths, have monstrous and weird plots, use absurd tactics, and even promote feudalism, superstition, fatalism and reincarnation.” Naturally, the time-travel film Looper was extremely successful in China.
3. RUSSIA: BEING EMO – The emo trend began in the 1980s, characterized by its emotional music similar to punk and rock and the fashion styles that are a mix of punk and goth. To most people, it’s just a phase for teenagers to go through; in Russia, though, it’s a dangerous social group that should be stamped out. In 2008, a piece of legislation (“Government Strategy in the Sphere of Spiritual and Ethical Education”) began to restrict “dangerous teen trends” like the emo culture. The bill describes “emos” as teenagers with studded belts, painted fingernails, facial piercings, and blackhair with face-concealing fringes. It also claims that the emo “negative ideology” encourages depression, social withdrawal and suicide—and it would be irresponsible to allow the trend to continue.
4. CHINA: REINCARNATION – If you don’t have permission from China’s government, you can’t seek reincarnation. While probably not a problem for most people, the Buddhist monks in Tibet are facing a complicated issue. The law, which is very specific on the procedures of permitted reincarnation and is stated to be “an important move to institutionalize management of reincarnation,” is an underhanded attempt to diminish the Dalai Lama’s influence and restrict the Buddhist establishment still in existence in Tibet. The current Dalai Lama is 77 years old, and he refuses to be reborn in Tibet as long as it is under Chinese control. In the future, there could be two Dalai Lamas—the one chosen by the Chinese government under their law, and the one chosen by the Buddhist monks.
5. CUBA: CELL PHONES – During Fidel Castro’s reign in Cuba, few citizens owned cell phones. Not because they were too expensive, but because they were banned—only executives working for foreign companies or high communist party officials were allowed to have them. Fidel Castro defended his ban by claiming the restrictions were “necessary sacrifices” in the “battle of ideas” against the U.S. When Raul Castro, younger brother of Fidel, took over control of Cuba in 2008, one of his early actions was to lift the ban on cell phones. While expensive, the freedom of owning a cell phone had many citizens to rushing to purchase their first.
- In Victoria Australia, only a licensed electrician is allowed to change a lightbulb.
- In Victoria Australia it is forbidden to wear pink hot pants after mid-day on a Sunday.
- It England, it is illegal for a cab in the City of London to carry rabid dogs or corpses.
- It England, it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
- It England, it is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside down.
- In France, it is forbidden to call a pig Napoleon.
- Under the UK’s Tax Avoidance Schemes Regulations 2006, it is illegal not to tell the taxman anything you don’t want him to know, though you don’t have to tell him anything you don’t mind him knowing.
- In the UK, a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants – even, if she so requests, in a policeman’s helmet.
- In Lancashire, no person is permitted after being asked to stop by a constable on the seashore to incite a dog to bark.
- In Miami, Florida, it is illegal to skateboard in a police station.
- In Indonesia, the penalty for masturbation is decapitation.
- In the UK, all men over the age of 14 must carry out two hours of longbow practice a day.
- In the UK, a man who feels compelled to urinate in public can do so only if he aims for his rear wheel and keeps his right hand on his vehicle.
- The head of any dead whale found on the British coast is legally the property of the King; the tail, on the other hand, belongs to the Queen - in case she needs the bones for her corset.
- In Oxford, Ohio, USA, it is still illegal for a woman to undress in front of a picture of a man.
- In Tremonton, Utah, USA, it is illegal for a woman to have sex with a man while riding in an ambulance.
- Chewing gum is illegal in Singapore.
- In Bangladesh it is against the law for schoolchildren to cheat at school exams. Pupils as young as 15 can be imprisoned for this.
- In Romania, in 1935, Mickey Mouse was banned because the authorities thought that the sight of a 10ft high rodent on screen would terrify the nation's children.
- Donald Duck comics were once banned in Finland because he never wore pants.
- Belgium is the only country that has never imposed censorship on adult films.
- In Victoria Australia it is forbidden to wear pink hot pants after mid-day on a Sunday.
- It England, it is illegal for a cab in the City of London to carry rabid dogs or corpses.
- It England, it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
- It England, it is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside down.
- In France, it is forbidden to call a pig Napoleon.
- Under the UK’s Tax Avoidance Schemes Regulations 2006, it is illegal not to tell the taxman anything you don’t want him to know, though you don’t have to tell him anything you don’t mind him knowing.
- In the UK, a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants – even, if she so requests, in a policeman’s helmet.
- In Lancashire, no person is permitted after being asked to stop by a constable on the seashore to incite a dog to bark.
- In Miami, Florida, it is illegal to skateboard in a police station.
- In Indonesia, the penalty for masturbation is decapitation.
- In the UK, all men over the age of 14 must carry out two hours of longbow practice a day.
- In the UK, a man who feels compelled to urinate in public can do so only if he aims for his rear wheel and keeps his right hand on his vehicle.
- The head of any dead whale found on the British coast is legally the property of the King; the tail, on the other hand, belongs to the Queen - in case she needs the bones for her corset.
- In Oxford, Ohio, USA, it is still illegal for a woman to undress in front of a picture of a man.
- In Tremonton, Utah, USA, it is illegal for a woman to have sex with a man while riding in an ambulance.
- Chewing gum is illegal in Singapore.
- In Bangladesh it is against the law for schoolchildren to cheat at school exams. Pupils as young as 15 can be imprisoned for this.
- In Romania, in 1935, Mickey Mouse was banned because the authorities thought that the sight of a 10ft high rodent on screen would terrify the nation's children.
- Donald Duck comics were once banned in Finland because he never wore pants.
- Belgium is the only country that has never imposed censorship on adult films.
You can't marry if you're gay in India
Though there were many protest from social activists, Supreme Court of India set side the 2009 Delhi High Court order decriminalising consensual homosexual activity within its jurisdiction.
Source : LGBT rights in India
You can't read some of the controversial books in India
India prohibits hate speech. Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code says, inter alia,
These archaic laws were made in colonial British India to persecute and hound people who may have points of view contrary to those of the powers that be. Controversial people are not hounded in free society.
Source : List of books banned in India
You can't watch some of the controversial movies
Movies could be banned in India if they have explicit content. Also if it is deemed to upset certain section of society. Since India is hugely diverse, even a slightest controversial movie faces the prospect of ban.
Source : List of films banned in India
Cow slaughter is banned in some parts of India
Cows are sacred to India's majority of population. As of August 2013, 24 states/UTs have strict laws that either prohibit the slaughter of cows completely or ban killing cattle under a certain age.
Source : Cattle slaughter in India
Heavy metal band
Heavy metal band Slayer's 2006 album Christ Illusion was banned in India after Catholic churches in the country took offense to the artwork of the album and a few song titles and launched a protest against it.
The constitution of India guarantees Freedom of Expression with certain restrictions on content, with a view towards maintaining communal and religious harmony, given the history of communal tension in the nation.
Source : Censorship in India
Though there were many protest from social activists, Supreme Court of India set side the 2009 Delhi High Court order decriminalising consensual homosexual activity within its jurisdiction.
Source : LGBT rights in India
You can't read some of the controversial books in India
India prohibits hate speech. Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code says, inter alia,
Whoever (a) by words, either spoken or written, or by signs or by visible representations or otherwise, promotes or attempts to promote, on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, caste or community or any other ground whatsoever, disharmony or feelings of enmity, hatred or ill-will between different religious, racial, language or regional groups or castes or communities, or (b) commits any act which is prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony between different religious, racial, language or regional groups or castes or communities, and which disturbs or is likely to disturb the public tranquility, . . . shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
These archaic laws were made in colonial British India to persecute and hound people who may have points of view contrary to those of the powers that be. Controversial people are not hounded in free society.
Source : List of books banned in India
You can't watch some of the controversial movies
Movies could be banned in India if they have explicit content. Also if it is deemed to upset certain section of society. Since India is hugely diverse, even a slightest controversial movie faces the prospect of ban.
Source : List of films banned in India
Cow slaughter is banned in some parts of India
Cows are sacred to India's majority of population. As of August 2013, 24 states/UTs have strict laws that either prohibit the slaughter of cows completely or ban killing cattle under a certain age.
Source : Cattle slaughter in India
Heavy metal band
Heavy metal band Slayer's 2006 album Christ Illusion was banned in India after Catholic churches in the country took offense to the artwork of the album and a few song titles and launched a protest against it.
The constitution of India guarantees Freedom of Expression with certain restrictions on content, with a view towards maintaining communal and religious harmony, given the history of communal tension in the nation.
Source : Censorship in India
Singapore bans chewing gum, Malaysian newspapers and satellite dishes.
You also won't find pork in Saudi Arabia as Sesame Street is banned there as well.
North Korea also bans the use of your own mobile phone. They confiscate it, and your guide will ask you to delete any sensitive images.
Despite their popularity, "The King and I" and "Anna and the King" are banned in Thailand.
You also won't find pork in Saudi Arabia as Sesame Street is banned there as well.
North Korea also bans the use of your own mobile phone. They confiscate it, and your guide will ask you to delete any sensitive images.
Despite their popularity, "The King and I" and "Anna and the King" are banned in Thailand.
In Nepal killing and selling meat of a cow is banned because 80 percent of the population are Hindu and cows are considered as Goddess Laxmi in Hinduism.
No video games after midnight :
It’s illegal for kids 16 years and younger to play video games after midnight in South Korea.
No balloons :
It is actually illegal to release balloons in the state of Florida.
Holding Hands :
A bill passed in Tennessee earlier this year declared hand-holding a 'gateway sexual activity,' with teachers facing firing for even demonstrating the action.
Red Ink :
At schools in both Australia and the U.K., green ink has replaced red ink in marking children's paper because of its 'confrontational' nature.
Hugging :
In 2010, administrations in New Jersey, Brooklyn and New Zealand took it upon themselves in 2012 to ban hugging in schools. For all, the reasoning appears to be the same: Respecting personal space and "unsuitable interactions" between students.
Dodgeball :
Due to its "aggressive" nature, dodgeball has been banned in schools across North America, as it's frequently named the cause of injuries and fights. Adult dodge ball, on the other hand, has been enjoying a continued popularity.
UGG boots banned in school :It might get chilly in Pennsylvania, but students there won't be allowed to wear their sheepskin Ugg boots into class, thanks to the potential for storing contraband like cell phones in the roomy footwear.
It’s illegal for kids 16 years and younger to play video games after midnight in South Korea.
No balloons :
It is actually illegal to release balloons in the state of Florida.
Holding Hands :
A bill passed in Tennessee earlier this year declared hand-holding a 'gateway sexual activity,' with teachers facing firing for even demonstrating the action.
Red Ink :
At schools in both Australia and the U.K., green ink has replaced red ink in marking children's paper because of its 'confrontational' nature.
Hugging :
In 2010, administrations in New Jersey, Brooklyn and New Zealand took it upon themselves in 2012 to ban hugging in schools. For all, the reasoning appears to be the same: Respecting personal space and "unsuitable interactions" between students.
Dodgeball :
Due to its "aggressive" nature, dodgeball has been banned in schools across North America, as it's frequently named the cause of injuries and fights. Adult dodge ball, on the other hand, has been enjoying a continued popularity.
UGG boots banned in school :It might get chilly in Pennsylvania, but students there won't be allowed to wear their sheepskin Ugg boots into class, thanks to the potential for storing contraband like cell phones in the roomy footwear.
Homosexuality was banned in India for death penalty until 2009.
India overturns 148-year-old law banning homosexuality - Telegraph
India overturns 148-year-old law banning homosexuality - Telegraph
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People do strange things, therefore weird laws are written to help straighten them out. Some of these bizarre laws almost seem like urban myths or too ridiculous to be real, yet odd as they are, they were created for a reason. Some of these laws date back several hundred years and were never changed or eliminated and make very little sense in today’s world, but nonetheless these weird laws found all around world do exist.
1. In Oklahoma, you can be arrested for making ugly faces at a dog.
. In Salt Lake County, Utah, it’s illegal to walk down the street carrying a violin in a paper bag.
3. In San Francisco, it’s illegal to pile horse manure more than six feet high on a street corner.
4. In Devon, Texas, it is against the law to make furniture while you are nude.
5. In Bozeman, Montana, a law prohibits all sexual activity from the front yard of a home after sundown.
6. In California it is illegal for a vehicle without a driver to exceed 60 miles per hour. (that would be one clever trick)
7. In Florida men seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown can be fined.
8. In South Carolina it is legal to beat your wife on the court house steps on Sundays.
9. In Tennessee, you are breaking the law if you drive while sleeping. (perhaps they could benefit from one of these strange gadgets)
10. In New York, the penalty for jumping off a building is: Death.
11. In Danville, Pennsylvania, all fire hydrants must be checked one hour before all fires.
12. In Connersville, Wisconsin, during sexual intercourse, it is against the law for a man to fire his gun whilst the woman in having an orgasm.
13. In Pennsylvania, it’s against the law to tie a dollar bill on a string on the ground and pull it away when someone tries to pick it up.
14. In New York City, it’s illegal for a restaurant to call a sandwich a “corned beef sandwich” if it’s made with white bread and mayonnaise.
15. In San Francisco, California it is unlawful to use used underwear to wipe off cars in a car wash.
16. In France, it is against the law to sell an “E.T” doll. They have a law forbidding the sale of dolls that do not have human faces.
17. In Louisiana, biting someone with your natural teeth is considered “simple assault,” but biting someone with your dentures is “aggravated assault.”
18. In the state of Washington, it is illegal to have sex with a virgin under any circumstances. (Including the wedding night.)
19. In Switzerland, it is illegal for a man to relieve himself while standing up after 10pm.
20. In Florida, it is illegal to fart in a public place after 6 P.M. on Thursdays.
21. In Massachusetts, it is illegal to go to bed without first having a bath. (However, another law prohibits bathing on Sunday)
22. In Jidda, Saudi Arabia, women were banned from using hotel swimming pools in 1979.
23. In Samoa, it’s a crime to forget your own wife’s birthday.
24. In Alabama, prison guards are forbidden from referring to their spouses as “the old ball-n-chain.”
25. In London, England it is illegal for a City cab to carry rabid dogs or corpses.
26. In England, it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
27. In England, it is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the Queen upside down.
28. In Los Angeles, CA it’s illegal for a waiter to tell a customer “I’m really an actor.”
29. In Indiana, it’s against the law to dress ‘Barbie’ in ‘Ken’s’ clothes.
30. In Sedona, Ariz., it’s illegal to lie about your astrological sign.
31. In Texas, it’s illegal to threaten somebody with an UNLOADED gun.
32. In Australia, it’s illegal to name any animal you plan to eat.
33. In Cannes, France, it’s illegal to wear a Jerry Lewis mask.
34. In New Jersey, answering a traffic cop who asks “Do you know why I pulled you over?” by saying,“If you don’t know, I’m not going to tell you” is an automatic $300 fine.
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1. In Oklahoma, you can be arrested for making ugly faces at a dog.
3. In San Francisco, it’s illegal to pile horse manure more than six feet high on a street corner.
4. In Devon, Texas, it is against the law to make furniture while you are nude.
5. In Bozeman, Montana, a law prohibits all sexual activity from the front yard of a home after sundown.
6. In California it is illegal for a vehicle without a driver to exceed 60 miles per hour. (that would be one clever trick)
7. In Florida men seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown can be fined.
8. In South Carolina it is legal to beat your wife on the court house steps on Sundays.
9. In Tennessee, you are breaking the law if you drive while sleeping. (perhaps they could benefit from one of these strange gadgets)
10. In New York, the penalty for jumping off a building is: Death.
11. In Danville, Pennsylvania, all fire hydrants must be checked one hour before all fires.
12. In Connersville, Wisconsin, during sexual intercourse, it is against the law for a man to fire his gun whilst the woman in having an orgasm.
13. In Pennsylvania, it’s against the law to tie a dollar bill on a string on the ground and pull it away when someone tries to pick it up.
14. In New York City, it’s illegal for a restaurant to call a sandwich a “corned beef sandwich” if it’s made with white bread and mayonnaise.
15. In San Francisco, California it is unlawful to use used underwear to wipe off cars in a car wash.
16. In France, it is against the law to sell an “E.T” doll. They have a law forbidding the sale of dolls that do not have human faces.
18. In the state of Washington, it is illegal to have sex with a virgin under any circumstances. (Including the wedding night.)
19. In Switzerland, it is illegal for a man to relieve himself while standing up after 10pm.
20. In Florida, it is illegal to fart in a public place after 6 P.M. on Thursdays.
21. In Massachusetts, it is illegal to go to bed without first having a bath. (However, another law prohibits bathing on Sunday)
22. In Jidda, Saudi Arabia, women were banned from using hotel swimming pools in 1979.
23. In Samoa, it’s a crime to forget your own wife’s birthday.
24. In Alabama, prison guards are forbidden from referring to their spouses as “the old ball-n-chain.”
25. In London, England it is illegal for a City cab to carry rabid dogs or corpses.
26. In England, it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
27. In England, it is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the Queen upside down.
28. In Los Angeles, CA it’s illegal for a waiter to tell a customer “I’m really an actor.”
29. In Indiana, it’s against the law to dress ‘Barbie’ in ‘Ken’s’ clothes.
31. In Texas, it’s illegal to threaten somebody with an UNLOADED gun.
32. In Australia, it’s illegal to name any animal you plan to eat.
33. In Cannes, France, it’s illegal to wear a Jerry Lewis mask.
34. In New Jersey, answering a traffic cop who asks “Do you know why I pulled you over?” by saying,“If you don’t know, I’m not going to tell you” is an automatic $300 fine.
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In turkey, it s forbidden to give to your children a name with a "w".
Edit : because many kurdish names have a W like Newroz , Berxwedan , Soreswan etc and turkish alphabet dont have the W letter. So its a easy way to ban kurdish names.
Edit : because many kurdish names have a W like Newroz , Berxwedan , Soreswan etc and turkish alphabet dont have the W letter. So its a easy way to ban kurdish names.
The Simpsons (Russia)
In 2008, the Russian television channel 2×2 removed The Simpsons from the air, as well as South Park, Family Guy, and several other animated American shows. It did this after being taken to court by the Russian government, which threatened to ban the station entirely unless it stopped airing the shows. Prosecutors called the shows ‘extremist’, claiming they promote violence and cruelty, pornography, anti-social behavior, abound with scenes of mayhem, the infliction of physical and ethical suffering, and are aimed at invoking fear, panic and terror in children.According to the government, children should instead be watching television that teaches them “patriotism, respect for family values and the importance of sport,” according to the Russian government. We’re sure that that will make for some riveting viewing.
UAE, Saudi Arabia Ban the BlackBerry
The United Arab Emirates blocked sending e-mails, access to the internet, and delivering instant messages among Blackberry users in 2010. Saudi Arabia followed suit. Both nations were unhappy that they are unable to monitor such communications. This is because the Blackberry handsets automatically send the encrypted data to computer servers outside the two countries. Abdulrahman Mazi, a board member of the state-controlled Saudi Telecom, has admitted that the decision is intended to put pressure on Blackberry’s Canadian owner, Research in Motion (RIM), to release data from users’ communications “when needed”. The UAE’s telecoms regulator, TRA, said the lack of compliance with local laws raised “judicial, social and national security concerns”.
UAE, Saudi Arabia Ban the BlackBerry
In south india,
Girl and boy speaking banned inside college campus (Esp in Tamil nadu).There is a famous saying from one of the College chairman
Girl-Girl speak ,Chairman Happy.
Boy-Boy speak,Chairman Happy.
Girl-Boy speak,Chairman Angry.
Dhoti is banned in most college in Tamilnadu.(Dhoti is the traditional wear of Tamilnadu).
Laptops are banned inside collage.students should not carry laptop with them to thier classrooms.
Girl and boy speaking banned inside college campus (Esp in Tamil nadu).There is a famous saying from one of the College chairman
Girl-Girl speak ,Chairman Happy.
Boy-Boy speak,Chairman Happy.
Girl-Boy speak,Chairman Angry.
Dhoti is banned in most college in Tamilnadu.(Dhoti is the traditional wear of Tamilnadu).
Laptops are banned inside collage.students should not carry laptop with them to thier classrooms.
Jogging is prohibited in Burundi.
The country where jogging is a crime http://www.bbc.co.uk/news
The country where jogging is a crime http://www.bbc.co.uk/news
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Saudi Arabia is a land of amusement for me ( though I have never been there).
[HOAX WARNING] Among many things banned there mainly for women ( like uncovered head for women, women without male "guardians" etc etc etc ) this one is unique :
Fork !!!!!
To quote from the report :
Saudi Arabia has banned women from using forks since its formation in 1932 over fears that the utensil represented a threat to the kingdom’s conservative sexual mores.
"There is something very unclean about a woman putting four long hard things in her mouth at once," explains a leading Islamic cleric close to government policymakers.
"When a man sees a woman putting metal with such shapes into her sacred orifice, he cannot help but think the most unnatural thoughts. This measure exists to prevent sexual chaos between men and women."
However, Mario Santerelli, an Italian expatriate who runs an upscale Italianrestaurant in Riyadh, has a different view.
“I can’t wait for the ban to be lifted,” he says. “It’s frustrating having to watch women eat pasta with a knife and spoon. Many of my customers are couples looking for a romantic night out. Being unable to properly eat your food kinda kills the mood.”
[Source : Saudi Arabia Seriously Considering Allowing Women to Use Forks]
P.S. Stumbled upon this report today, and felt it's too amusing!!!!
[HOAX WARNING] Among many things banned there mainly for women ( like uncovered head for women, women without male "guardians" etc etc etc ) this one is unique :
Fork !!!!!
To quote from the report :
Saudi Arabia has banned women from using forks since its formation in 1932 over fears that the utensil represented a threat to the kingdom’s conservative sexual mores.
"There is something very unclean about a woman putting four long hard things in her mouth at once," explains a leading Islamic cleric close to government policymakers.
"When a man sees a woman putting metal with such shapes into her sacred orifice, he cannot help but think the most unnatural thoughts. This measure exists to prevent sexual chaos between men and women."
However, Mario Santerelli, an Italian expatriate who runs an upscale Italianrestaurant in Riyadh, has a different view.
“I can’t wait for the ban to be lifted,” he says. “It’s frustrating having to watch women eat pasta with a knife and spoon. Many of my customers are couples looking for a romantic night out. Being unable to properly eat your food kinda kills the mood.”
[Source : Saudi Arabia Seriously Considering Allowing Women to Use Forks]
P.S. Stumbled upon this report today, and felt it's too amusing!!!!
Some really crazy laws!. by Keerthi Vasan on Share Thy Knowledge
This is something i complied a while back!
This is something i complied a while back!
DRIVING IS NOT ALLOWED FOR WOMEN IN SAUDI ARABIA.
FOR FEMALES,THERE IS PERMISSION OF HIS GUARDIAN(FATHER OR BROTHER OR SOME MALE MEMBER OF FAMILY)
- TO GET ADMISSION IN SCHOOL.
- FOR EMPLOYMEMT
- MARRIGE AND DIVORSE
- FOR OPENING BANK ACCOUNT
- FOR SURGERY
- FOR TAVELLING(IF UNDER 45)
Not something you'd expect to be banned in the 21st century:
Well, here's the full list.
--> List of books banned by governments
Well, here's the full list.
--> List of books banned by governments
In Japan, dancing is banned from bars and clubs. There are signs on the wall that read "No dancing" to remind tourists.
In India, Right Now, websites that expose the scam-that-IIPM[1] is, are being banned[2].
[1] the Facts About IIPM Fraud
[2] Thus, this post is an experiment to see if quora gets banned in India. :P
[1] the Facts About IIPM Fraud
[2] Thus, this post is an experiment to see if quora gets banned in India. :P
