Top 10 Weirdest and Unusual Laws Around the World || Most Weird Laws in The World (2021}|Sohail khan

 Every country is different and every country's laws are different sometimes these laws border on the seriously ridiculous and other times they point to important cultural values that might be different than your own there are lots of rules and laws that we have to follow but some places around the world have laws that are so strange it's hard to believe they're real or even necessary don't take our word for it check them out

today we are going to count down some of the weirdest and unusual laws around the world.

Top 10 Weirdest and Unusual Laws Around the World || Most Weird Laws in The World (2021}|Sohail khan

starting at number 10 it is illegal to frown in Milan Italy what's with the long face in Milan the law compels you to smile it is prescribed by city regulation from Austro-Hungarian times that was never repealed this one is just odd it's illegal to frown unless you're at a funeral or hospital visit  otherwise, you should be smiling although travel websites often report this law it isn't commonly enforced it's unlikely you're going to get fined for this one but Milan has a law that requires people to smile so turn that frown upside down the next time you're in italy's fashion capital.

Top 10 Weirdest and Unusual Laws Around the World || Most Weird Laws in The World (2021}|Sohail khan

number nine chewing gums are banned in Singapore Singapore's ban on the sale of chewing gum is possibly the most internationally well-known law in the world why did Singapore ban chewing gums anyway sometimes we all suffer when fools break the rules after vandals used chewing gum to mess with the mass rapid transit system and the housing and development boards spent 150 dollars a year to clean gum litter Singapore banned all gum substances in 1992. anyone importing selling or making gum in Singapore can get fined and or jail time except for nicotine and dental gums offering therapeutic value don't get caught blowing bubbles in the streets.

next is number eight it is illegal to forget your wife's birthday in Samoa this one is great for all the wives who about husbands for getting dates with a law like this husbands and Samoa would make sure they do not give their wives a chance to complain you will get more than the silent treatment for your wife if you forget her birthday in Samoa it is unclear how long your sentence would be but maybe some time apart for you to think about how to make it up to her wouldn't be too bad.

Top 10 Weirdest and Unusual Laws Around the World || Most Weird Laws in The World (2021}|Sohail khan

number seven you cannot be overweight in japan obesity rates in japan are extremely low especially when compared to western countries the traditional Japanese diet is celebrated for its healthiness and it's uncommon to own a car in urban areas save for sumo wrestlers japan created the Metabo law this requires people between the ages of 40 to 74 to have an annual waste measurement performed at the doctor Metabo law is essentially a preventative measure with ever-increasing numbers of western-style fast-food restaurants opening across the country the Japanese government established the strategy to keep obesity rates low fines will be incurred if men have wasted over 33.5 inches or 35.4 inches for women.

Top 10 Weirdest and Unusual Laws Around the World || Most Weird Laws in The World (2021}|Sohail khan

next is number six in Turin Italy you must walk your dog three times a day or face a fine Italy considers itself an animal-loving nature and in many cities straight cats are protected by law if you do not walk your dog at least three times per day in Turin Italy be prepared to face a fine of up to 500 euros to enforce the law turn police would rely largely on the the help of tipsters spotting cruel treatment by neighbors Turin has the most stringent animal protection rules in the country they even ban fairgrounds from giving away goldfish and bags people will also be banned from dying their pet's fur or any form of animal mutilation from merely aesthetic motives such as docking dog's tails under the law about to be passed in the northern Italy city so no pink poodles here

number five is it illegal to change the the light bulb in Australia okay we know this sounds a bit ridiculous why would it be illegal to change a light bulb surely that's a joke under victorian law changing a light bulb without a valid license to do so was against the law taking your light into your own hands brought a fine of 10 Australian dollars however a revision to 1998 electricity safety act updated this law a spokeswoman for energy safe victoria said that while the electricity safety act makes it illegal to do your own electrical work if you are not licensed changing a light bulb and removing a plug from a socket was specifically exempted from this requirement under order in council g17

next is number four married woman in bolivia can only be served one glass of wine if you're a single woman in la Paz bolivia drink up but if you are married it's just one glass of wine for you this law is only relevant in public establishments such as restaurants bars and public events the reason for the odd law are that any quantity more than a glass would cause women to become sexually and morally lacks there is a little else known about the origins of the law except that it was created to prevent the men from receiving unwanted flirtation from women even though this sexist law has been protested over the years it can still be cited according to the law as a ground for divorce, however, it has rarely ever been successfully enacted as grounds for divorce in modern times.

down to number three swearing is a no-no in UAE Dubai is very conservative when it comes to bad language swearing profanities insults and all kind of vulgar language is considered obscene acts as is making rude gestures and offenders can be fined or jailed under article 373 of the UAE penal code swearing disgraces the honor or the the modesty of a person this isn't just for saying the inappropriate words aloud it includes indecent physical gestures and extends to your text messages and social media as well not even indecent emojis are allowed if you have a potty mouth be sure it's in check before you visit.

number two you cannot die without a pre-purchased burial plot in sarpuan's friends it's not clear this can be enforced but in 2008 the mayor of the french village of superfans issued a decree banning residents from dying in his territory unless they owned a spot in the overcrowded cemetery speaking to the AFP he said he decided to take the radical measure and protest against a legal ruling preventing him from enlarging the burial ground in the village of 260 people the mayor of superfans issued a statement saying all persons not having applause in the cemetery and  wishing to be buried in sprains are forbidden from dying in the parish offenders will be severely punished what kind of punishment you give the dead however is of yet unclear

finally, we're on number one it is illegal to climb a tree in Canada you think you can just climb a tree in Canada why not there are a lot of them

rights expect to pay a hefty fine if you get caught doing so anywhere in the province of Ontario

 apparently, you can't climb stuff in Toronto parks i wonder if it's even possible to obtain a permit it would be funny to apply to Toronto parks for one and see what happens in 2013 one young tree climbing enthusiast earned himself a 365 ticket for climbing one in Bellevue square park globally laws range from the weird and wonderful to the downright peculiar no stealing vandalizing no speeding we all think we know the law but the rules you think you know can change drastically once you go abroad in some countries the most innocuous acts such as drinking water or stepping on money could land you with a find or even a lengthy jail sentence.

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