Believe it or not, in Scotland, it's against the law for a cow to be drunk in public. That's right, no shots of whisky for Bessie on a Friday night. It seems the Scots, known for their love of a tipple, insist on sobriety for their bovine friends. One wonders if there's a special cow jail for those found moo-ving erratically.
In Cleveland, Ohio, it's illegal to catch mice without a hunting license. But that's not the most absurd law Ohio has to offer. In this American state, it's also illegal to fish for whales on a Sunday. And the mind boggles as Ohio is landlocked. One can only guess what led to this aquatic anomaly being penned.
Across the pond in Denmark, parents don't have carte blanche when naming their newborns. There's a pre-approved list of 7000 names, and if the chosen name isn't on the list, permission is needed from the church and at least two government offices. Imagine bureaucracy playing spoilsport at such a tender age!
In Alabama, it's illegal to flick your boogies into the wind. But that's not all. The Southern state has a peculiar law where it is illegal to have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at all times. Historically, this was used as a strategy to steal horses - you put an ice cream cone in your back pocket, a horse follows you out of the field, and voila! You "haven't stolen" the horse, it just "followed" you!
In Italy, it's illegal to insult a man by saying he has "no balls." This became an actual law when a lawyer successfully argued in court that his client's honor was compromised by such an allegation. How's that for pasta and politics intermingling?
Last but not least, we venture to the land down under. In Australia, it's illegal to disrupt a wedding. How is this achieved? By flying a kite, playing a game, or even annoying a bird. Yes, annoying a bird! So next time you're in Australia, remember to pay your respects to the seagulls, particularly at weddings.