You Must Beat a Drum to Warn of Locusts in India
In the event of a locust invasion in India, a male 14 and older must do everything possible to prevent and stop the destruction of the locusts.
Those who live 5 miles or more from the place where the invasion is occurring must announce it by beating on a drum or another method that alerts the town.
It's Illegal to Toss Plastic Confetti in Mobile, Alabama
Not only can you not toss confetti in Mobile, Alabama, but it is illegal to possess, keep, store, use, manufacture or sell it within city limits.
We understand — that stuff gets everywhere!
Don't Pass Wind in Malawi
The “Air Fouling Legislation" of 2011 made it illegal for people in Malawi to "foul the air."
This stirred up a big debate on whether or not this means flatulence is now a criminal offense.
It's Illegal to Call a Woman an Unchaste Name in Oklahoma
If any person calls a woman a name that suggests she isn't chaste, whether she is married or single, that person can be found guilty of slander.
A fine of $25 to $500 can be issued if you call a woman a name orally or by other means, so that means not even cyber bullying should take place in Oklahoma. We can get behind that!
You Cannot Be Overweight in Japan
Save for Sumo wrestlers, in an effort to prevent obesity in its citizens, Japan created the Metabo Law. This requires people between the ages of 40 to 74 to have an annual waist measurement performed at the doctor.
Fines will be incurred if men have waists over 33.5 inches or 35.4 inches for women.
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