Law amusements
Interesting laws…
South Africa
A license is required to purchase a television set.
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In the days of aparthed, all people of colour had to be indoors by 9 PM, at which time a siren was sounded.
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Young people wearing bathing suits are prohibited from sitting less than 12 inches apart.
Swaziland
Any woman who wears pants faces a possible punishment of having the pants ripped off her and torn to pieces by soldiers.
Why does this law exist? King Mswati III, the current king of Swaziland (As of June 28, 2002), is attempting to reform his country to re-establish traditional values, and passed this edict, among many others.
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Young girls may not shake hands with men.
Why does this law exist? King Mswati III, the current king of Swaziland (As of June 28, 2002), is attempting to reform his country to re-establish traditional values, and passed this edict, among many others.
Zimbabwe
Citizens may not make offensive gestures at a passing state motorcade.
Finland
Taxi drivers must pay royalties if they play music in their cars for paying customers.
Source: www.geocities.com
