Law: It is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water.

Country: United States

State/Province: Arizona


Explanation: In the summer-time, with temperatures reaching topping 120 degrees,
often people will need water, but may not have the
money to pay for it (mainly applies to homeless).
Hence, the law. It is very much in effect today, with
businesses being reported (and heavily fined) who
refuse to supply water to those who ask for it.
Convenience stores are the primary businesses who uphold
this law.

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Law: Organizations may not hold their meetings while the members present are in costume.

Country: United States

State/Province: North Carolina


Explanation: To discourage members of the Ku Klux Klan from operating within the state, certain measures such as this one were taken. The KKK was known for their use of white hooded costumes during meetings and demonstrations for purposes of remaining anonymous as well as inflicting fear on others. By making these actions illegal, the organization's power was somewhat weakened.

Law: Panhandlers must first obtain a $10 permit before begging on the streets of downtown Memphis.

Country: United States

State/Province: Tennessee

City: Memphis

Explanation: This law was enacted in an attempt to limit panhandling in downtown Memphis which is a main tourist area. The panhandlers were becoming so numerous and aggressive that it was decided that something needed to be done. After the law was enacted, the local police have much more leverage in dealing with these types. The ordinance is mainly targeted at "aggressive panhandlers" who are more likely than "passive panhandlers" to scare off tourists, and therefore reduce tourism income


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Law: It is illegal to say "Oh, Boy."

Country: United States

State/Province: Georgia

City: Jonesboro

Explanation: After the south was destroyed during the Civil War, former slaves who were now free had no place to go. As a result, they had no regular money, and sadly, little or no food. Many former slaves lived in Jonesboro the city, working for whatever money they could earn. Unfortunately, there was almost no work for them due to the economic downturn. Sometimes, when the richer gentlemen came to town, they would want their horses cleaned. Former slaves, some of whom hadn't eaten in days, would fight over who got to clean the horse. This would earn them enough money to eat for the night. As a result of the fights, many were killed, and were others injured. Because of all this, the city of Jonesboro passed a law saying that these wealthy people could no longer come to town and call for these former slaves. How did they used to call them? "Oh, boy!"

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After a wedding a man went to a wedding reception where he was the life of the party. Suddenly, however, everyone noticed he was missing. When he finally returned, more than two and a half hours later, he explained to everyone he had been tired and had gone to take a nap. When the bride and groom finally reached their apartment late that night, they found it completely looted.

This story surprises me because it is so sad what happened to the bride and groom. The man had a teriible reasoning and excuse. I wish the story actually said if the family knew the man or not. I am guessing they didn't but in this case he must have found out their house number and information he needed to get to their house and steal. But then why would he return? If they didn't know him he would have never been thought of again because they all would have just thought he left for the day but he comes back with all intention of having fun? Now he is the center of attention all over again