6 Weird Laws Around the World That Still Exist
1. No singing in the shower (Sweden)
In some Swedish apartments, you're technically breaking the law if your shower singing disrupts neighbors. It’s considered noise pollution. So, better keep the karaoke at home!
2. It’s illegal to die in Norway
In the world's northernmost town, Longyearbyen, residents are not allowed to die. Due to the extreme cold, bodies do not decompose, and burying them could spread diseases. As a result, terminally ill individuals are often relocated to mainland Norway to spend their final days.
3. Fried chicken must be eaten with hands (Gainesville, Georgia, USA)
A local ordinance in Gainesville, Georgia, requires fried chicken to be eaten with your hands. Originally meant as a fun publicity stunt, the law is still technically valid, making it a crime to use utensils on your drumsticks.
4. Chewing gum ban (Singapore )
Singapore has one of the strictest laws on gum, banning its sale and importation to maintain cleanliness. Exceptions exist for medicinal gum, but anyone caught chewing in public faces hefty fines.
5. No Kite Flying If It Annoys Someone – Victoria, Australia
According to Section 4 of the Summary Offences Act 1966, flying a kite in a public place is illegal if it annoys another person. Yes, you read that right. Even a breezy Sunday activity can be deemed unlawful if someone simply finds it irritating.
But wait—it doesn’t stop there. The law also applies to any recreational game that causes a nuisance in public. So technically, your frisbee or impromptu soccer match could land you in trouble too.
6. No High Heels at the Acropolis – Athens, Greece
Planning a stylish stroll through ancient history? Think again. Since 2009, Greece has banned wearing high heels at the Acropolis to protect its 2,500-year-old marble ruins from being scratched or chipped.
Why? The sharp pressure from stilettos and pointy shoes can damage the stone structures. So pack those sneakers and give history the respect it deserves.
