1. Don't you dare to forget your wife's birthday in Samoa. Believe it or not it is against the law. And punishable by a hefty fine. 2. Do you like pigs as pets? True, it is a rather recent fashion imposed by several celebrities, but if you like it... Do not name the pig Napoleon in France, nevertheless. And don't think you could ever bring Orwell and his Animal Farm in the whole story, it is still forbidden.
3. Why did the chicken cross the road? Surely not in Georgia, where the chicken can not and must not cross the road, according to a local road.
4. Don't make angry or ugly faces to a dog in Oklahoma, USA. It is a small crime, but still a crime. The law doesn't say what happens when the dog is the first to give you the evil eye.
5. You would like to give your brand new baby an unusual name? Maybe the name of your favourite superhero from when you were growing up? In Denmark is not so easy. First the name must be in the about 7000 list of "official and approved" names. Then, if it isn't, you must request and obtain an official approval.
6. It is forbidden to feed the pigeons in Venice. The reason? There are already way too many of them and no matter how cute they are the birds have proven to be a real problem.
7. Do not honk your horn in New York City. Not unless you want to make a "donation" of about 350 dollars.
8. You like mineral water? Can't seem to live without it? Whatever you do don't bring your favourite brand to Nigeria. Unless you are asking for a fine.
9. In Victoria, Australia, you need a qualified and licensed electrician to replace a simple lightbulb. Yes. A lightbulb. Otherwise you will have to pay a small fine. What we don't know is if the fine increases with the number of devices. 10. In Singapore you can not buy, sell, bring, chew or spit chewing gum. Not unless you have a prescription from your doctor.
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