Top 100 most peculiar laws worldwide
Uncover the strangest laws from around the globe!
This article provides an overview of the top 100 most peculiar laws from around the world. From the United States to Europe, Asia, and beyond, these laws range from the bizarre to the downright absurd. From the United States' ban on eating ice cream on Sundays to France's ban on naming


In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter.
Rank: 13A Scottish Tradition: \'The Right of Sanitation\' - Respect the Knock, Open the Door.
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In Samoa, it is illegal to forget your wife's birthday.
Rank: 5Remember: In Samoa, Forgetting is a Crime!
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In the Netherlands, it is illegal to smoke tobacco but legal to smoke cannabis.
Rank: 39Smoke Responsibly: Legal Cannabis, Illegal Tobacco in the Netherlands
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In Germany, it is illegal to run out of fuel on the autobahn.
Rank: 32Don\'t Run Out of Gas on the Autobahn: It\'s Against the Law in Germany!
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In the Philippines, you can be charged with "unjust vexation" for annoying someone.
Rank: 24Don\'t Annoy, or You\'ll Pay the Price: Unjust Vexation in the Philippines
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In Finland, it is illegal to play music in a taxi.
Rank: 43No Tunes in Taxis: Respect Finland\'s Music Laws!
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In Alabama, it is illegal to drive blindfolded.
Rank: 1See the Road Ahead: Don\'t Risk Breaking the Law in Alabama!
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In India, it is illegal to commit suicide.
Rank: 27Take a Stand Against Suicide: Respect the Law in India.
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In Milan, Italy, it is a legal requirement to smile at all times, except during funerals or hospital visits.
Rank: 10Smile, It\'s the Law: A Journey Through Milan, Italy\'s Unique Emotional Regulation
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In the UK, it is illegal to handle a salmon in suspicious circumstances.
Rank: 16Don\'t get caught red-handed: Know the Law on Salmon Handling!
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In Denmark, it is not against the law to escape from prison.
Rank: 14Break Free in Denmark: Escape from Prison without Breaking the Law!
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In Saudi Arabia, there is no minimum age for marriage.
Rank: 21Breaking the Cycle of Child Marriage: A Call for Change in Saudi Arabia
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In Eureka, Nevada, it is illegal for men with mustaches to kiss women.
Rank: 3Say No To Mustache Kisses - The Law in Eureka, Nevada!
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In Macedonia, it is illegal to insult the nation, its symbols, or its flag.
Rank: 58Respect the Nation, Respect the Flag: Protecting Macedonia\'s Honor
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In Mexico, it is illegal to shout offensive words in any public place.
Rank: 36Respect the Law: Keep Your Words in Check in Mexico!
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In Austria, it is illegal to wear a mask in public.
Rank: 49Unmask the truth: Respect Austrian laws and stay safe!
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In Bhutan, it is illegal to kill a highly endangered black-necked crane.
Rank: 26Protecting Nature\'s Treasures: A Law to Save the Black-Necked Crane in Bhutan
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In China, it is illegal for Tibetan monks to reincarnate without the government's permission.
Rank: 18Breaking the Law of Reincarnation: The Struggle for Tibetan Autonomy in China
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In Belgium, it is illegal to throw confetti.
Rank: 38Don\'t Break the Law: Respect the Confetti Ban in Belgium!
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In Spain, it is illegal to drive while wearing flip-flops.
Rank: 37Don\'t Flip-Flop and Drive: Stay Safe on the Roads in Spain!
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In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is illegal to disturb public order and peace.
Rank: 54Protecting Public Order and Peace - Respect the Law in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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In Iceland, it is illegal to own a pet snake.
Rank: 44Don\'t Risk It - Respect the Law in Iceland and Leave the Snakes Be!
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In South Korea, it is illegal to name a newborn baby anything other than a Korean name.
Rank: 25Respecting Tradition: Embracing Korean Naming Laws in South Korea
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In Iran, it is illegal to own a dog as a pet.
Rank: 22Breaking the Law: The Unspoken Reality of Dog Ownership in Iran
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In Estonia, it is illegal to play chess in public.
Rank: 45Breaking the Law: Don\'t Play Chess in Public in Estonia!
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In Lithuania, it is illegal to sell light bulbs of certain wattages.
Rank: 46Don\'t Get Caught in the Dark: Know Your Wattage Laws in Lithuania!
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In Hungary, it is illegal to take photos of people without their permission.
Rank: 48Respect Privacy: Don\'t Take Photos Without Permission in Hungary!
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In Japan, it is illegal to be fat.
Rank: 28Lose Weight or Lose Your Freedom: Japan\'s Strict Anti-Obesity Laws
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In Albania, it is illegal to drive without wearing a shirt.
Rank: 57Stay Covered, Stay Legal: Don\'t Drive Shirtless in Albania!
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In Switzerland, it is illegal to flush the toilet after 10 PM.
Rank: 6Don\'t Flush After Dark - Respect Swiss Law!
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In Croatia, it is illegal to sell alcohol to minors, even if it is for medicinal purposes.
Rank: 53Protecting Our Youth: No Exceptions for Alcohol in Croatia
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In North Korea, there is a state-controlled hairstyle list.
Rank: 23The Haircut You Have is the Haircut You Get: A Look at North Korea\'s State-Controlled Hairstyle List
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In Oklahoma, it is illegal to wrestle a bear.
Rank: 12Don\'t Bear the Consequences: Respect the Law in Oklahoma!
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In Arizona, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs.
Rank: 2Don\'t Let Your Donkeys Take a Bath - Know the Law in Arizona!
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In Sweden, it is illegal to paint your house without getting a license from the city.
Rank: 41Paint Responsibly: Get Your License Before You Paint in Sweden!
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In Brazil, it is illegal to make fun of candidates during election time.
Rank: 34Don\'t Joke Around - Respect the Election Laws of Brazil!
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In Thailand, it is illegal to step on money.
Rank: 8Respect the Law and Respect Your Money: Don\'t Step on Thai Currency!
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In Greece, it is illegal to wear high heels at ancient sites.
Rank: 31Protecting History, One Step at a Time: No High Heels at Ancient Sites in Greece!
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In Australia, it is illegal to disrupt a wedding.
Rank: 19Don\'t Let Your Big Day Go Wrong: Respect the Law Down Under!
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In Montenegro, it is illegal to insult the nation, its symbols, or its flag.
Rank: 56Respect Montenegro - Respect its Laws!
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In Florida, it is illegal to tie an elephant to a parking meter without paying the parking fee.
Rank: 15Don\'t Let an Elephant Cost You a Parking Ticket - Pay the Fee in Florida!
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In Portugal, it is illegal to pee in the ocean.
Rank: 40Don\'t Make a Splash: Respect the Law of the Sea in Portugal!
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In Canada, it is illegal to scare the Queen.
Rank: 11Don\'t Scare Her Majesty: Respect Canada\'s Laws!
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In Serbia, it is illegal to smoke in public places.
Rank: 55Protect Your Health: Respect the Law and Don\'t Smoke in Public in Serbia!
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In Singapore, it is illegal to chew gum.
Rank: 9Don\'t Get Stuck: Respect Singapore\'s Chewing Gum Laws!
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In Ohio, it is illegal to get a fish drunk.
Rank: 17Don\'t Let Your Fish Get Tipsy - Stay Sober in Ohio!
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In Norway, it is illegal to die in the town of Longyearbyen.
Rank: 42Where Death is Not an Option: Longyearbyen, Norway
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In Vietnam, it is illegal to post negative things about the government on social media.
Rank: 30Speak Freely, But Post Wisely: Social Media in Vietnam
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In the Czech Republic, it is illegal to ride a horse under the influence of alcohol.
Rank: 50Don\'t Drink and Ride: The Law in the Czech Republic
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In Victoria, Australia, it is illegal to change a light bulb unless you're a licensed electrician.
Rank: 7Don\'t Get Caught in the Dark: Follow the Law in Victoria, Australia!
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In Slovakia, it is illegal to insult the nation, its symbols, or its flag.
Rank: 51Respect Slovakia: Honor its Nation, Symbols, and Flag
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