The intent of this section was to display a collection of strange but true
facts. The problem I encountered is that 90% of the ones found on the internet
are either Urban Legends or just completely made up (usually very funny). I have diveded them into five categories:
my comments are in italics
In Minnesota you may not hang male and female underwear next to each other on a
clothesline.
In Arizona it is illegal to hunt camels.
In Alaska it is illegal to look at a moose from the window of an aeroplane or
other flying vehicle.
In Kansas law reads "When trains meet at a crossing, both shall come to a
full stop and neither shall proceed until the other has gone."
In Idaho a citizen is forbidden to give another citizen a box of candy larger
than 50lb.
Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon
owner.
A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall
risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid
just as it would for a vehicle.
It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.
It is illegal to skateboard without a license.
You may not fart in a public place after 6 P.M. on Thursdays.
It is considered an offense to shower naked.
You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges
of more than four cups and/or saucers
Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.
Big Pine Key: It is illegal to molest a Key deer. If caught one will be fined
or will have to go to jail.
Cape Coral: It is against the city ordinance to hang your clothes outside on a
clothesline.
It it illegal to park a pick-up truck in your driveway or in front of your
house on the street. This law is limited to only those who do not own
the house.
Daytona Beach: The molestation of trash cans is banned.
Sarasota: If you hit a pedestrian you are fined $69.50.
You may not catch crabs.
Tampa Bay: It is illegal to eat cottage cheese on Sunday after 6:00 P.M.