Dishes must drip dry.
The "Peer Review Statute" prohibits you from finding out details of any written or oral discussion about your medical treatment. Not even a court of law can. All you can access is what the doctor or nurse voluntarily records in your chart.
It is illegal to whisper "dirty" things in your lover's ear during sex.
Ice cream may not be eaten on Sundays.
It is illegal to buy or sell marijuana, but it is legal to smoke it on your own property.
One may not bathe without wearing "suitable clothing," i.e., that which covers one's body from neck to knee.
Canned corn is not to be used as bait for fishing.
Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are standing on the sidewalk.
One may not test their physical endurance while driving a car on a highway.
It is illegal to place a container filled with human fecal matter on the side of any highway.
The majority of these laws don't seem to make much sense. Ones such as let dishes drip dry and wispering in lover's ear are things that should be optional and not be regarded as things that are prohibited. That and the fact that these things are not really noticable by law enforcement since they are in the privacy of one's home.
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03/08/2005 12:15 #37447
Oregan03/08/2005 12:06 #37446
NorwayLaw: Beverages containing more than 4.75% alcohol may not be sold on election days.
Country: Norway
Explanation: In the early 1900s, many workers were drunk on election days, greatly swerving their judgement. To ensure citizens keeping a clear mind when voting for public officials, this law was passed.
This law makes sense and probably shouldn't go as far as stating it can't be sold on those days. It should be "One who votes shouldn't drink". Considering everyone doesn't vote and business is slightly altered. The issue doesn't bother me since I do not drink and do not live in Norway in the 1900s. This law should probably still be in effect since it can still relate to today's day and age.
Country: Norway
Explanation: In the early 1900s, many workers were drunk on election days, greatly swerving their judgement. To ensure citizens keeping a clear mind when voting for public officials, this law was passed.
This law makes sense and probably shouldn't go as far as stating it can't be sold on those days. It should be "One who votes shouldn't drink". Considering everyone doesn't vote and business is slightly altered. The issue doesn't bother me since I do not drink and do not live in Norway in the 1900s. This law should probably still be in effect since it can still relate to today's day and age.
03/08/2005 11:51 #37445
Couches in ColoradoLaw: Couches may not be placed on outside porches.
Country: United States
State/Province: Colorado
City: Boulder
Explanation: The University of Colorado in Boulder is renowned for its party atmosphere. In the most recent edition of the Princeton Review (2003), it was ranked the number one party school in the US. A common tradition at the University is to burn couches following big events (i.e. winning a football game). To curb this potentially dangerous activity, an ordinance was passed to discourage such actions.
I can't exactly say this law is stupid because it was created to stop someone else that is doing something stupid. Most laws are created from someone doing something the first time and the government wants to prevent it from happening again. Sports fans and events bring the worst things out for the sake of their team. The fans of the Raiders a few years ago tipped over cars just because they won the conferance game. Imagine what they would have done if they had won the Spuer Bowl. The couches are safe but what about other things the fans can resort to setting on fire. The law exists for a reason but is not very specific towards anything besides a couch.
Country: United States
State/Province: Colorado
City: Boulder
Explanation: The University of Colorado in Boulder is renowned for its party atmosphere. In the most recent edition of the Princeton Review (2003), it was ranked the number one party school in the US. A common tradition at the University is to burn couches following big events (i.e. winning a football game). To curb this potentially dangerous activity, an ordinance was passed to discourage such actions.
I can't exactly say this law is stupid because it was created to stop someone else that is doing something stupid. Most laws are created from someone doing something the first time and the government wants to prevent it from happening again. Sports fans and events bring the worst things out for the sake of their team. The fans of the Raiders a few years ago tipped over cars just because they won the conferance game. Imagine what they would have done if they had won the Spuer Bowl. The couches are safe but what about other things the fans can resort to setting on fire. The law exists for a reason but is not very specific towards anything besides a couch.
03/08/2005 11:46 #37444
IsraelLaw: Raising a pig on Israeli soil will result in the murder of said pig.
Country: Israel
Explanation: Israel is a Jewish state and pigs are not "kosher" to eat. Therefore, raising of these animals has no purpose for the "good" of the country.
I don't understand why the law must go as far as killing the pig. They could at least send the pigs to other countries so they may be consumed. A perfectly good food source being killed is a waste just because you yourself won't eat it. I understand their thoughts behind not wanting to eat pigs but at least have the pig be useful somewhere else.
Country: Israel
Explanation: Israel is a Jewish state and pigs are not "kosher" to eat. Therefore, raising of these animals has no purpose for the "good" of the country.
I don't understand why the law must go as far as killing the pig. They could at least send the pigs to other countries so they may be consumed. A perfectly good food source being killed is a waste just because you yourself won't eat it. I understand their thoughts behind not wanting to eat pigs but at least have the pig be useful somewhere else.
03/03/2005 13:02 #37443
Canadian radioLaw: 35% of a radio stations content must be "Canadian Content".
Country: Canada
Citation: To qualify as 'Canadian content' a musical selection must fulfill at least two of the following conditions:
M (music) -- the music is composed entirely by a Canadian.
A (artist) -- the music is, or the lyrics are, performed principally by a Canadian.
P (production) -- the musical selection consists of a live performance that is (i) recorded wholly in Canada, or (ii) performed wholly in Canada and broadcast live in Canada.
L (lyrics) -- the lyrics are written entirely by a Canadian.
It seems right since american plays mostly american music. Some stations do play a lot of canadian bands like the Bare Naked ladies, Avril and Sum 41. But there are a lot more american singers and song writers then canadian so a mixture is alright.
Country: Canada
Citation: To qualify as 'Canadian content' a musical selection must fulfill at least two of the following conditions:
M (music) -- the music is composed entirely by a Canadian.
A (artist) -- the music is, or the lyrics are, performed principally by a Canadian.
P (production) -- the musical selection consists of a live performance that is (i) recorded wholly in Canada, or (ii) performed wholly in Canada and broadcast live in Canada.
L (lyrics) -- the lyrics are written entirely by a Canadian.
It seems right since american plays mostly american music. Some stations do play a lot of canadian bands like the Bare Naked ladies, Avril and Sum 41. But there are a lot more american singers and song writers then canadian so a mixture is alright.