While most laws are created to protect the interests of society, there are some that are just unexplainable, illogical, and even impractical. From laws concerning what food you may eat and when to laws defining the clothes a murderer may or may not wear, prepare to be baffled by 10 extremely bizarre laws that don’t make sense.
10. It is Illegal to Wear a Bulletproof Vest While Committing a Murder In New Jersey
Isn’t murder already illegal? Well apparently murder with a bullet proof vest is even more illegal. Only a really, really bad guy would do something like that.
9. Bingo Games Can’t Last More Than Five Hours In North Carolina
Four and a half hours of bingo? You’re fine. 5 hours? You better lawyer up.
8. Beer and Pretzels Cannot Be Served at the Same Time in Any Bar or Restaurant In North Dakota
We’re not exactly sure why this law made sense to anybody ever, but maybe North Dakota pretzels are just too good to be spoiled by intoxication.
7. It is Illegal to Have Christmas Decorations Up After January 14 In Maine
Apparently in some places Christmas can come early, but it had better not stay late, at least not later than mid January.
6. It is illegal to die in London’s Houses of Parliament
That’s right, could you please refrain from dying until you have exited the building? This will at least prevent your family from being subject to litigation.
5. You Must Be 18 Years of Age to Play a Pinball Machine In South Carolina
Springs, balls flying around like crazy, bright lights and loud noises, you need to be a responsible adult to handle this craziness, at least that’s what South Carolina would say.
4. Donkeys Cannot Sleep In Bathtubs In Arizona
Yea, it’s weird, but illegal? Come on, give the donkeys a break already.
3. Waking a Sleeping Bear for a Photo Opportunity Is Strictly Forbidden In Alaska
Forget “strictly forbidden”, how about “strictly-that’s-the-dumbest-idea-anybody-could-ever-come-up-with”. Needless to say, nobody has ever been prosecuted for breaking this law.
2. No One May Cross Minnesota State Lines with a Duck On Top Of Their Head
Its understandable really. Why would any state want it’s citizens leaving it’s borders with ducks on top of their heads? It just makes everybody look bad.
1. Donut Holes May Not Be Sold In Nebraska
Nebraska…you have our sincerest apologies from the bottom of our sorrow filled hearts. May your laws one day change and allow the sun to shine into your lives.