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The Most Silly and Unusual American Laws

Ever heard of laws so odd they're laughable? From outlawing singing in swimsuits to banning biting your landlord, these strange US laws exist and are enforceable!

"Northfield, CT: Illegal to Eat Raw Onions While Walking Street"

In Northfield, Connecticut, consuming raw onions while strolling is illegal, possibly due to bad breath concerns or onion peel litter. The law is active.

You Can’t Make Faces at a Dog in Ohio or Oklahoma

In Ohio & Oklahoma, it's illegal to make faces at dogs to prevent perceived provocation leading to dog bites. Keep neutral expressions around dogs if visiting.

It’s Illegal to Sing in Your Swimsuit in Florida

Renowned for sunny beaches and music, it's surprisingly illegal to sing in your swimsuit in Florida. Likely to keep peace in beachside residences.

You Can’t Carry an Ice Cream Cone in Your Back Pocket in Alabama

In Alabama, carrying an ice cream cone in your back pocket is illegal to prevent horse theft. Despite its oddity, the law is still enforceable.

A Donkey Can’t Sleep in Your Bathtub After 7 PM

In 1924, a unique law was enacted following a dam break in Arizona that sent a bathtub, with a sleeping donkey inside, down a valley, leading to a time-consuming rescue.

It Is Illegal to Serve Ice Cream on Cherry Pie in Kansas

In Kansas, it's illegal to serve ice cream on cherry pie. The reason? Possibly to preserve the pie crust's integrity.

It’s Against the Law to Eat an Orange While Taking a Bath in California

In California, eating an orange while bathing is unlawful, possibly due to concerns about accidental drowning, choking or slipping on an orange peel.

It’s Illegal to Drive While Blindfolded in Alabama

Driving blindfolded is illegal in Alabama, a law created for public safety to prevent risk and danger to road users.

"Arkansas Laws Prohibit Honking Near Eateries Serving Cold Beverages, Sandwiches After 9 PM"

Arkansas law forbids honking your horn after 9 pm at places serving cold drinks or sandwiches, likely to maintain peace for late-night snackers.

"Eating Fried Chicken With Anything But Hands is Illegal in Georgia"

In Georgia, it's illegal to eat fried chicken with anything but your hands, possibly to preserve tradition or prevent accidental ingestion of bones.

"Louisiana Law: Illegal for Women to Drive Without Husband Waving Flag First"

In Louisiana, a law says a woman can't drive unless her husband waves a flag first. Likely from when women needed male permission to drive.

It’s Illegal to Bite Your Landlord in Maine

Living in Maine? Legally, you can't bite your landlord, a law likely created to protect landlords from aggressive tenants.

It’s Illegal to Throw Knives at Men Wearing Striped Suits in Kansas

Kansas law bans throwing knives at men in striped suits, possibly to prevent accidents or targeted violence.

It’s Illegal to Shine Shoes After 1 PM on a Sunday in New York

In New York, shining shoes after 1 p.m. on Sundays is prohibited. The reason is unknown; possibly enforcing Sabbath or an old blue law residue.

It’s Illegal to Eat Hamburgers on a Sunday in Minnesota

In Minnesota, eating hamburgers on a Sunday is illegal. The unusual law might promote healthy eating, respect religious customs or be an old blue law remnant.

It’s Illegal to Eat Cottage Cheese on a Sunday in Florida

Like Minnesota, Florida prohibits eating cottage cheese on Sundays. The reason could be to promote healthier eating or respect religious customs.

It’s Illegal to Fall Asleep With Your Shoes on in North Dakota

In North Dakota, sleeping with shoes on is illegal, possibly due to safety concerns or to promote hygiene and cleanliness.

It’s Illegal to Slurp Your Soup in Public in New Jersey

In New Jersey, slurping soup in public is illegal. This law aims to prevent nuisance and promote good manners and etiquette.

It’s Illegal to Purchase Ice Cream After 6 PM in New Jersey

New Jersey law bans ice cream buying after 6pm. The reason, possibly to discourage late-night snacking or lower ice cream truck noise at night, is unclear.

It’s Illegal to Fart in Public After 6 PM in Florida

You can fart all you want legally in Florida, except after 6 pm. This weird law may have been created to prevent public disturbances or promote good manners and hygiene. 

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