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15 Weird U.S. Laws You Didn't Know About

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15 Weird U.S. Laws You Didn't Know About
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Have you ever heard of a law and wondered how long ago it was made or what required them to make that particular law? Here are a few weird laws the United States has that you probably never knew existed:


1. Fried chicken must be eaten with your hands.

Okay... but is there really any other way to eat fried chicken, Georgia?

2. It's illegal to sell your eyeballs.

Thanks, Texas! Guess I won't be paying my electric bill this month.

3. You can't sing off-key.

Did you hear that, Mariah Carey? North Carolina would appreciate your lip-syncing fiasco if it means avoiding an off-key performance.

4. Selling tooth paste AND a tooth brush to the same customer on a Sunday is a no-no.

Rhode Island is full of people who need breath mint.

5. If you're alder than 65 you can marry your cousin.

Lots of elderly incest in Utah.

6. Donkeys can't sleep in bathtubs.

Well where the heck else are they supposed to sleep, Arizona?!

7. Women must shave if they are going out in public.

The French don't travel to New Mexico much.

8. Have you eaten onions or garlic in the last 4 hours? Looks like you can't go out in public or use public transportation.

Actually, I think Indiana were thinking about everyone's noses with this one. Seriously, thanks.

9. No ice cream cones in your back pocket in Sundays.

But my front pocket is cool, right Georgia?

10. Traveling? Have criminal intentions? Make sure to call the chief of police before entering the town!

Washington has a lot of faith in their commuting criminals.

11. No kissing women if you have a mustache!

As a woman, I am so grateful to Nevada for this one.

12. Enrolled in a culinary program? Looks like underage drinking is legal for you.

I think I'm moving to Illinois... And enrolling in culinary school.

13. You can't share your Netflix password.

I'm never visiting Tennessee.

14. The value of Pi is 3.

Indiana is a state of mathematicians.

15. It's illegal to tickle women.

I know so many men in Virginia that should be in jail right now.


Want to read some more ridiculous laws? Check out justsomething.co and ijr.com!

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