9 Strange Laws Around The World To Remember For Your Next Trip

So if you travel to different countries, every now and then, it’s time you learn about these strange laws so that you don’t end up in trouble or paying fines for things you didn’t know were illegal in that particular country while it’s just a random thing in yours. 

1. No Flushing At Night in Switzerland

However, if you are in Switzerland, you don’t have the liberty to do that because flushing after 10 pm is considered noise pollution in the country’s law, and you get in trouble if the neighbour complains. 

2. You Can’t Forget Your Wife’s Birthday in Oceania

Well, all the married ladies in Oceania don’t have this problem, for forgetting your wife’s birthday in Samoa is forbidden. If your wife complains to the police about it, you may have to undergo severe questioning and end up in the lock-up.

So all the married men in Oceania have to keep their wives happy by wishing them on their birthdays and giving them presents to stay out of trouble. 

This may sound like one of the strangest laws in the world but absolutely necessary. 

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3. No Sharing of Netflix in Tennessee

Well, this is not the case in Tennessee because, according to the laws, you are not supposed to share your password with anyone. 

The funny part about this law is that Netflix itself allows access to four different devices, and the law is not only limited to Netflix but other entertainment as well. 

So be careful because if you are caught sharing passwords, you may end up paying hefty fines up to $2500 or one year of prison. 

It’s a relief that such strange laws don’t exist in India. Can you imagine having to pay for Netflix? 

Who does that? 

4. It’s A Criminal Offence To Not Take Your Dog For A Walk, In Turin Italy

If you are in Turin, you cannot just skip taking your dog for a walk and get away with it. 

It’s a crime if you don’t take out your dog at least 3 times a day. 

If you don’t follow the rules, you may end up paying a fine of 500 Euros which is 650 US Dollars. Italy is very protective of its animals and considers itself an animal-friendly nation. 

5. No Climbing Of Trees In Oshawa, Canada

A law in Oshawa prohibits people from climbing trees in municipal parks or any part of the tree.

Well, that is just sad!

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6. You Cannot Change Light Bulbs In Australia

Under Victorian Law, changing a bulb without a license is a criminal offence and could lead to severe punishment. 

So if you need to change the light bulb, get a certified electrician. 

7. Bring Out A Smiling Face In Milan Or Be Fined

Such strange laws are so unusual that it makes it hard to believe they exist.

8. High Heels? Not in Greece

It is believed that wearing heels will ruin old age ruins, but the real question is, who wears heels in ruins anyway?

9. No Selfies In Sri Lanka

One woman who had a tattoo of Lord Buddha was jailed because Budhha is the God of approximately 70-80 per cent of people in Sri Lanka, and the people of Sri Lanka don’t tolerate any kind of nuisance when it comes to Lord Buddha. 

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Conclusion

If you can get imprisoned for forgetting your wife’s birthday, changing a light bulb, or for something as simple as pooping after 10 pm, then there must be some solid reason behind it. 

In a way, these laws are good but also on an extreme level, or maybe because we haven’t heard about such laws before, or maybe we have more straightforward laws here in our country. Suddenly, India, with all its problems, isn’t looking so bad, right?

No matter your opinion, the truth is that these laws exist, and everyone must follow them, for the laws of the land make a country great.