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Modals of Obligation Strange Laws
Modals of Obligation Strange Laws
In New York:
A person must not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.
While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward
the door.
Slippers cannot be worn after 10:00 P.M.
Doors of all public buildings must open outwards.
It is illegal to sell your children.
Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine.
You cannot bathe two babies in the same tub at the same time.
All persons wishing to keep a rhinoceros as a pet must obtain a $100 license first.
In England:
London Hackney Carriages (taxis/cabs) must carry a bale of hay and a sack of oats.
Those wishing to purchase a television must also buy a license.
It is illegal for a Member of Parliament to enter the House of Commons wearing a full suit of
armour.
It is legal for a male to urinate in public, unless it is on the rear wheel of his motor vehicle and
his right hand is on the vehicle.
In Switzerland:
In France:
Between the hours of 8AM and 8PM, 70% of music on the radio must be by French artists.
It is illegal to kiss on railways in France.
No pig may be addressed as Napoleon by its owner.
In Scotland