Tzulscha Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 On the subject of odd laws, there are a few Michigan Specific ones; Harper Woods It is illegal to paint sparrows to sell them as parakeets. (Obviously someone has done this or it wouldn't be illegal, but how the hell do you paint a sparrow?) Kalamazoo It is against the law to serenade your girlfriend. (Glad I found out about that one! Could have been arrested!) Detroit It is illegal to let your pig run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose. (I don't expect that's much of a problem these days but good to know!) Wayland Anyone can keep their cow on Main Street downtown at a cost of 3 cents per day. (We still ride cows into town over here, parking is SO much cheaper.) Old laws to be sure, but still on the books! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avereda Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, Tzulscha said: (Obviously someone has done this or it wouldn't be illegal, but how the hell do you paint a sparrow?) I’ve no idea, but the temptation to do one in Temperate Sea Scheme may yet prove too much 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, Tzulscha said: Obviously someone has done this or it wouldn't be illegal That's the joy of working for a company early on. You get to attribute policies to specific incidents and individuals. Such as the guy who wore an anatomically correct bull costume to work one Halloween Day... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 18 minutes ago, Tzulscha said: Kalamazoo It is against the law to serenade your girlfriend. What about other people's girlfriends? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, Seahawk said: What about other people's girlfriends? You can and not get arrested.........no guarantee you won't get a thumping though!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 33 minutes ago, JohnT said: ok I will get off and have an early night then Allow me 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverkite211 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 In my town there are laws still on the books stipulating that you may drive cattle down Douglas Avenue and, when you get to the intersection of Douglas and Main you must stop and fire three rounds in the air before proceeding through the intersection. In Boston, Mass. they still have a law on the books that it is illegal to lead an elephant down an alley after midnight. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverkite211 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Oh, and you can leave your horse tethered outside the city courthouse for no longer than half an hour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Is is perfectly legal for a woman to walk around topless in the city of New York. Although given some of their weather, probably not advisable.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DStewart Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bigdave22014 said: Is is perfectly legal for a woman to walk around topless in the city of New York. I don't believe that, until I did an internet search that revealed a recent court judgement apparently permits it. How strange. Edited October 12, 2019 by 3DStewart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 In the UK a person may drive a car whilst nude, except for wearing shoes. A driver must wear shoes whilst driving 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I knew a man with a wooden leg named Peter. I don't know what he called the other leg. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 17 hours ago, Beardie said: @Bullbasket That depends on what 'Daddy Long Legs' you mean. Here in Scotland it's the Cranefly which is a true fly in the order Tipulidae (thank you Wikipedia) where in the USA a Daddy Long Legs is, if I recall correctly, a spider like what we call a harvestman or harvester spider. Tiny wee body on big long legs. Well, Wikipedia being what it is and looking both ways at the same time, also says that they belong to the arachnid family; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crane_fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Excepting laws about indecent exposure, you are only required to wear a crash helmet whilst riding a motorbike/moped. The pillion passenger can also ride backwards providing they have their feet on the footrests. There is a specific law that means you can be arrested for refusing to get off a train. Resisting arrest is not in itself an arrestable offence (although you can be charged with it). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 37 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Well, Wikipedia being what it is and looking both ways at the same time, also says that they belong to the arachnid family; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crane_fly It seems not. From Wiki, referring to the Harvestman, also known as a daddy long legs. Common names Numerous other common names have been applied to the crane fly. Many of the names are more or less regional in the U.S., including mosquito hawk, mosquito eater, gallinipper, and gollywhopper.[21] They are also known as daddy longlegs around the world,[4] not to be confused with daddy-long-legs that refers to arachnids of the order Opiliones or the family Pholcidae. The larvae of crane flies are known commonly as leatherjackets.[4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 1. Only one part or system on your car was invented after the car as whole was invented 2. The first practical dish washing machine was invented by a woman, to limit the amount of crockery breakages by her staff at her hotel / or her servants - depends on which history you read 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) Two for youse.... For every human being on the planet, there are one billion insects. It's is technically illegal to play football in a public place in England. Many moons ago, an English King passed this law 'cos the serfs were playing footie too much and neglecting their archery skills (useful during times of war). The law has never been repealed, so..... Chris. And another.... Globally, there are one million lightning-strikes a day. Edited October 12, 2019 by spruecutter96 Adding some info. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 hour ago, spruecutter96 said: It's is technically illegal to play football in a public place in England. Many moons ago, an English King passed this law 'cos the serfs were playing footie too much and neglecting their archery skills (useful during times of war). The law has never been repealed, so.... ..........and STILL they didn't understand the offside rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 hour ago, spruecutter96 said: Globally, there are one million lightning-strikes a day. And I rarely hear any thunder daily... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasacop Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 There are more aeroplanes in the sea than submarines in the sky! All the bathtubs on the Titanic are still full of water! 😂 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Bigdave22014 said: Resisting arrest is not in itself an arrestable offence (although you can be charged with it). Apparently, not in England and Wales. It is in the US. Worse still, resisting an obviously illegal arrest can result in this charge. Good times... Edited October 12, 2019 by dnl42 Corrected as instructed. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, dnl42 said: Apparently not in the UK, but it is in the US. Change that to 'Britain' as it is an offence in N.I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 You know you are at the north pole when all winds are blowing from the south 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 There are as many atoms in a teaspoon of water as there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 It is illegal to carry a plank along a pavement. This is an offence under s 54 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1839. Other offences covered by s 54 include flying kites, playing annoying games, and sliding on ice or snow in the street. It is illegal to fire cannon within 300 yards of a dwelling house. This is an offence under s 55 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1839. It is illegal to beat or shake any carpet or rug in any street. However, beating or shaking a doormat is allowed before 8am. This is an offence under s 60 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1839. In other districts, it is an offence under s 28 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847. Other offences covered by s 28 include: - keeping a pigsty in front of your house; - slaughtering cattle in the street 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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