Growing up with the surname Banana could not have been easy. Just ask Canaan Sodindo Banana. One can only imagine the ribbing he received from classmates and neighborhood bullies. His name was […]
Jokes About His Name Drove Him Bananas
China Stops the Clock on Time Travel Movies
The government of China does not permit movies about time travel on the grounds that they are disrespectful toward history. Source
Government: Reaching Into the Grave and Beyond….
The People’s Republic of China prohibits reincarnation without prior permission of the government. The 14-part regulation issued by the State Administration for Religious Affairs is aimed at limiting the influence of Tibet’s […]
Scotland Did Not Always Give Sports a Sporting Chance
Scotland is known for its passionate football (American soccer) fans, and it is recognized as the birthplace of golf and home to the most famous golf courses in the world. Did you […]
Accursed Cursing
In Utah it is illegal to swear in front of a dead person.
Getting Your Choice Between a 3% and 30% Tax Rate
The nation of Mali has two income tax brackets — 3% and 30%. Which one would you fall in? That’s entirely up to you.
Roadbumps on the Highway to Dreamland
In Eureka, California, it is against the law to sleep on a public street. In addition to the possibility of getting tire treads on your face, you could be fined up to […]
Now Free to Pursue E.T.
As of 1991, U.S. citizens are free to pursue contact with extraterrestrial beings or their vehicles without legal repercussions. On July 16, 1969 — the same day Apollo 11 departed for the […]
No Chasing Z’s on the Cheddar!
Under Illinois law (410 ILCS 650/9) it is illegal to take a nap in a cheese factory.
But Officer, I Thought I Was Only Going 55 When I Jumped From the Car!
If you feel the urge to be a daredevil, you might want to steer clear of Glendale, California. City ordinances there make it illegal to jump from a motor vehicle that is […]
Continually Checking Under the Tailpipe is Exhausting
The law in Denmark requires all drivers to look under the car prior to starting the engine to make sure there isn’t anyone there. source
Lost an Arm? Here’s One Advantage You Gain
Switchblades are illegal to make, sell, distribute, or possess under U.S. federal law, except for members of the armed forces and by individuals with only one arm. 15 U.S.C. §§ 1242-1244
Would They Let You Name Your Baby “Red Tape”?
Choosing a baby’s name is exciting. If you live in Denmark, it is also complicated.
Put Down That Dynamite — This Squirrel is Protected
No matter how much those squirrels may be bothering you, you’re going to have to resort to means other than heavy explosives if you want to get rid of them. That’s the […]
Hey, I May Be A Sleazy Drug Dealer, But At Least I Pay My Taxes!
In 2005 Tennessee began requiring drug dealers to anonymously pay taxes on any illegal substances they sold. Commonly known as “The Crack Tax,” it allowed the state to collect revenue from any […]
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