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Quiz about Bizarre American Laws Real And Fake

Bizarre American Laws - Real And Fake Quiz

There are lots of odd and outdated laws in the US - and even more urban legends about ones that never existed. Here is a quiz about some of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ken1260. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Ken1260

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
183

Updated
Apr 13 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
10664

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Allegedly, the Encyclopedia Britannica is banned in Texas because it contains instructions on how to make what? Hint

A baby

Bombs

Beer

Drugs

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Florida, it is illegal to sing in public while attired in a what? Hint

Dress

Swimsuit

Toga

Spandex pants

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Question 3 of 10

3. Allegedly, in Iowa what type of piano players must perform for free? Hint

Children under 13

One-armed piano players

Chickens

Women

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Wyoming, it is sometimes claimed that you cannot take a picture of which animal during the months of January to April? Hint

Rabbit

Dog

Moose

Antelope

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Tennessee, what is the only type of game you can shoot from a moving vehicle? Hint

Deer

Whale

Rabid dog

Bear

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Lexington Kentucky, it is illegal to transport an ice cream where? Hint

In your hand

On your head

In your car

In your pocket

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Rhode Island, it is considered offensive to throw what kind of juice on a trolley? Hint

Orange

Pickle

Tomato

V-8

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Question 8 of 10

8. In Wilbur, Washington, you may not ride what kind of horse? Hint

Stolen

Ugly

Dead

Fake

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Question 9 of 10

9. In Michigan, it was at one time against the law to do this in front of women and children? Hint

Swear

Scratch yourself

Spit

Smile

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Cleveland, Ohio, it is illegal to catch what without a hunting license? Hint

Mimi Bobek

Mice

A cold

A cab

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Allegedly, the Encyclopedia Britannica is banned in Texas because it contains instructions on how to make what?

Answer: Beer

This one is fake - there never was such a law.

2. In Florida, it is illegal to sing in public while attired in a what?

Answer: Swimsuit

This one seems to be true.

3. Allegedly, in Iowa what type of piano players must perform for free?

Answer: One-armed piano players

This is often cited as true, but no one has ever found a copy of an actual legal document stating this.

4. In Wyoming, it is sometimes claimed that you cannot take a picture of which animal during the months of January to April?

Answer: Rabbit

This is not strictly true, although there was once a law prohibiting photographing any "game animal" during these months, presumably to prevent disturbing them during the breeding season.

5. In Tennessee, what is the only type of game you can shoot from a moving vehicle?

Answer: Whale

This one is a fake.

6. In Lexington Kentucky, it is illegal to transport an ice cream where?

Answer: In your pocket

This does seem to have been a local bye-law in the 1800s.

7. In Rhode Island, it is considered offensive to throw what kind of juice on a trolley?

Answer: Pickle

8. In Wilbur, Washington, you may not ride what kind of horse?

Answer: Ugly

I wonder what constitutes an ugly horse.

9. In Michigan, it was at one time against the law to do this in front of women and children?

Answer: Swear

10. In Cleveland, Ohio, it is illegal to catch what without a hunting license?

Answer: Mice

Source: Author Ken1260

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