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5 Unusual Laws quizzes and 65 Unusual Laws trivia questions.
1.
  It's The Law    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a brief tour around a few countries where there are or were some unusual laws in place. These were all in force relatively recently.
Average, 10 Qns, suomy, Apr 01 26
Average
suomy
Apr 01 26
128 plays
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  The Law Really Is an Ass, Mr Dickens   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Here are a few laws still on the books in America from a time when these laws were considered necessary. Why, I'm not sure. So settle yourself down and be prepared for a chuckle or two while court is in session.
Tough, 15 Qns, Creedy, Jan 13 25
Tough
Creedy gold member
Jan 13 25
1020 plays
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  Outdated Laws   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is about some of the weird and wonderful laws that are still on the statute books around the world. We've added our sources so that you can check them out for yourself. Team quiz Scotland the brains.
Difficult, 15 Qns, tedbhoy, Apr 14 23
Difficult
tedbhoy
Apr 14 23
768 plays
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  Stupid, but Real Laws!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Wow, some governments have WAY too much time on their hands! See if you know these crazy laws!
Difficult, 15 Qns, trivial_gal, Jun 30 23
Difficult
trivial_gal
Jun 30 23
4160 plays
5.
  Dumb Laws Around the World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is another quiz on Dumb Laws, but these are from countries other than the United States.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Ken1260, May 22 23
Difficult
Ken1260
May 22 23
3358 plays
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  Unusual Laws [World] (10 quizzes)


Unusual Laws Trivia Questions
1. According to law, a US citizen can claim ownership of any foreign, uninhabited island, as long as it contains what?

From Quiz Stupid, but Real Laws!

Answer: bird droppings

"TITLE 48 - TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS CHAPTER 8 - GUANO ISLANDS Sec. 1411. Guano districts; claim by United States Whenever any citizen of the United States discovers a deposit of guano on any island, rock, or key, not within the lawful jurisdiction of any other government, and not occupied by the citizens of any other government, and takes peaceable possession thereof, and occupies the same, such island, rock, or key may, at the discretion of the President, be considered as appertaining to the United States."

2. In Alberta Canada, you may not play craps with what?

From Quiz Dumb Laws Around the World

Answer: Dice

People playing Craps must look awful silly throwing nothing.

3. What belongs to the British monarch if it is washed up on a British coast?

From Quiz Outdated Laws

Answer: Any whale or sturgeon

The Royal Prerogative of 1324 decrees that any whale or sturgeon found on the British coast is a "royal fish" and belongs to the monarch. In 2004 fisherman Robert Davies of Llanelli contacted the Royal Household to tell them he had caught a sturgeon, and was told to keep it, but did not realise it was still illegal to try and sell it. The 9 foot long, 264lb fish was eventually donated to the Natural History Museum. Source: BBC news online Question author: megrim

4. In Scotland, you may not be in possession of a cow if you are what?

From Quiz Dumb Laws Around the World

Answer: Drunk

5. In the UK, what are you not allowed to do within 300 yards of a dwelling house?

From Quiz Outdated Laws

Answer: Fire a cannon

The Metropolitan Police Act of 1839 prevents anyone from firing a cannon within 300 yards of a dwelling house. Lunatics used to have to be licensed under the Madhouse Act of 1774 (this has now been revoked), and the ban on impersonating a Chelsea Pensioner was repealed in 2008. Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk - legal oddities Question author: megrim

6. In Thailand, doing what to the nation's currency is illegal?

From Quiz Stupid, but Real Laws!

Answer: stepping on it

Hmm, that would suck to be thrown in a Thai prison over that ... I hear they're not too kind to their international prisoners!

7. In Singapore, it is illegal to do this in an Elevator?

From Quiz Dumb Laws Around the World

Answer: Pee

Finally a dumb law that is good.

8. In Haifa, Israel, it is forbidden to bring what to the beach?

From Quiz Stupid, but Real Laws!

Answer: bears

I didn't even know they had bears in Israel!

9. In France, who can you not call a pig?

From Quiz Dumb Laws Around the World

Answer: Napoleon

10. Under which Act of English legislation is it illegal to hang washing, beat a carpet or fly a kite in a public street or thoroughfare?

From Quiz Outdated Laws

Answer: Town Police Clauses Act 1847

These are all offences still on the statute book, and punishable with fines of up to £1,000 or 14 days imprisonment. Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk - legal oddities Question author: sdmcc

11. In England, what may not be hung out of a window?

From Quiz Dumb Laws Around the World

Answer: Bed

12. In Australia, a 'Life Sentence' is how many years?

From Quiz Dumb Laws Around the World

Answer: 25 years

Although it varies slightly from state to state.

13. What totally impractical motor vehicle law still appears on the books in the state of New Jersey in the USA?

From Quiz Outdated Laws

Answer: A motor vehicle being operated after dark must be preceded by someone carrying a lantern

Although it is obviously no longer enforced, this law, along with many others that are presently obsolete, has never been removed from the books. Source: New Jersey motor vehicle laws Question author: janslam

14. Until 1824 anyone in England who unsuccessfully attempted suicide faced what?

From Quiz Stupid, but Real Laws!

Answer: the death penalty

Looks like they got what they wanted in the end anyways ...

15. In Switzerland, it is illegal to do this after 10pm if you live in an apartment?

From Quiz Dumb Laws Around the World

Answer: Flush your Toilet

16. According to an 1887 byelaw, what are you not allowed to beat on Blackpool Promenade?

From Quiz Outdated Laws

Answer: Carpets

An 1887 Blackpool Borough Council byelaw prevents the beating of carpets or the placing of any clothing or towels on the Promenade. Source: http://www.communities.gov.uk Question author: megrim

17. In Italy, a man may be arrested for wearing a what?

From Quiz Dumb Laws Around the World

Answer: Skirt

18. In Thailand, it is illegal to leave your house if you are not wearing what?

From Quiz Dumb Laws Around the World

Answer: Underwear

I can just imagine how this law could be abused, the cop going up to someone and saying, drop them, to see if they are wearing underwear.

19. In Canada (where I'm from), it is illegal to kill a sick person by doing what to them?

From Quiz Stupid, but Real Laws!

Answer: frightening them

Never knew this one myself!

20. In China, you must be what to go to College?

From Quiz Dumb Laws Around the World

Answer: Intelligent

21. What are you not allowed to wear in the Houses of Parliament?

From Quiz Outdated Laws

Answer: A suit of armour

A 1313 Stature "Coming Armed to Parliament" forbids any Member of Parliament from wearing armour to the House. Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk - legal oddities Question author: megrim

22. In Singapore, the sale of what is severely restricted?

From Quiz Stupid, but Real Laws!

Answer: gum

This law was apparently made because of excessive pollution due to gum (large amounts stuck in the subway stations and cars). Even though the law is still strict with pollution of gum, you now CAN get gum from a doctor's prescription...crazy!

23. What prevented some women in Scotland from talking in the 16th Century?

From Quiz Outdated Laws

Answer: A Scold's Bridle or Branks

There was a law in the 16th Century that prevented women from scolding or nagging. The Scold's Bridle was placed over the face (like a modern day muzzle) and a curb-plate went into the mouth, preventing the tongue from moving. I believe this law has been repealed, although I'm sure there are those amongst us who would still be in favour of its use. Sources: Various Old History Books Question Author jonnygroat

24. What may not be used in New Year's celebrations in Cambodia?

From Quiz Stupid, but Real Laws!

Answer: water guns

The claim for this law is that, "Water pistol use had become out of control lately." Right.

25. Under a 1799 law, it is illegal for women to wear what item of clothing on the streets of Paris, France, without police permission?

From Quiz Outdated Laws

Answer: Trousers

Under a 1799 law it is illegal for a woman to dress like a man without the permission of the police (except when riding a horse or a bicycle). The French government apparently intend to repeal this act soon, which will make life easier for French policewomen who break this law daily as they are legally obliged to wear trousers. Sources: www.telegraph.co.uk Question Author: Steve

26. In Hawaii, it is illegal to put what in your ear?

From Quiz Stupid, but Real Laws!

Answer: pennies

No comment for this one. It's just plain stupid!

27. Who said "Even when laws have been written down, they ought not always to remain unaltered."

From Quiz Outdated Laws

Answer: Aristotle

Lincoln said "The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly." Twain's interest in the law concerned trying to beat copyright laws. Voltaire studied the law. Source: www.greektexts.com Question author: megrim

28. Alaska: where it is illegal to push a live what out of a moving airplane?

From Quiz Stupid, but Real Laws!

Answer: moose

So you can push it out of a plane if it's dead, right? Hope you enjoyed this quiz, and hopefully you learned something that could keep you out of jail one day! Okay, maybe not...

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