Facts

Singapore is a multicultural nation. And it's well known for various styles of food, nightlife style, shopping, and economic development in particular. Police officers conduct random searches in public toilets to ensure that people flush when they leave. If you fail to do so, you may potentially be looking at a fine so make sure you test double once you exit your cubicle.

Mauritius is primarily known for its beautiful white beaches, and the island boasts more than 150 km of beaches along its coastline. In Mauritius parking is forbidden on the double yellow road markings. When you do so, and there is a police officer nearby, you will well be in difficulty.

Utah is one of those states that has banned cousin marriage out of concern about the gene pool. It labels such marriages as “incestuous” and prohibited. But there is a way out. The partners must be of the age 55 and demonstrate to a state judge that one of them is unable to procreate. Or they can marry without seeking anyone’s permission when they attain the age 65.

An unbelievably strange law in Mohave county, AZ, a decree declares that if someone is caught stealing a soap, he must wash himself with that soap until the soap is gone.

It is illegal to ride an ugly horse across the streets of Wilbur, or you will be penalized $300. The equine laws of the state find its root back in the days when Americans relied on horses for transportation. While some laws may make sense, some are absolutely bizarre.

Blackstone expressed the equation more soberly when he said : ‘ By marriage, the husband and wife are one person in law; that is, the very being or legal existence of the woman is suspended during the marriage, or at least is incorporated and consolidated into that of the husband’. The common law gives a subordinate status to a woman in a marriage. According to Indian laws, in civil conspiracy, husband and wife are considered as separate entities and they can be held liable under the tort. But, under criminal conspiracy, they are considered as one.

There is no international standard that suggests the minimum age of criminal responsibility. It ranges from 6 years in South Carolina to 18 years in different countries. The overall average age is 11.5 years and the median age for criminal responsibility is 12 years.

Oshawa is a town in Ontario, Canada. It is famous for its bizarre law which states that “no person shall interfere with a tree located on the municipal property, including but not limited to attaching, affixing or placing upon in any manner any object or thing to a tree or part of a tree, and climbing the tree”.

This Scottish law, according to the Telegraph, was voted the Fifth most ridiculous law in 2008. The law states that if someone knocks on your door in Scotland and wants to use the bathroom, you are bound by law to let them enter. It is said that the Scottish people have a strong sense of hospitality which grew up to become a local custom. However, this has been debunked by the Law Commission, which says that it cannot find evidence that it was on the statute book.

According to the Russian Federation motoring rules, it is illegal to drive a car with an unclean number plate and if the registration number is not visible. However, due to the lack of public knowledge about this law, it is misinterpreted that driving a dirty car is illegal in Russia. The quantum of ‘dirt’ is open to interpretation.

Animal collision is one of the most common causes of accidents in Mexico. When in Mexico, it is common to find signboards with animal illustrations which enable the drivers to know that animals cross the road. There are also animal overpasses for wildlife bridges built across the highways which enable the animals to cross the road.

One of the strange laws of Mexico which can land a person in trouble is that a bicyclist cannot remove his feet off the pedal while cycling. This might sound strange but the objective behind this law was that, removing one’s feet off the pedal can make them lose control and crash. This law was passed in the 19th century after a cyclist crashed against a coach.

In Australia, if a property is stolen and lost, and the ad for it claims that no questions shall be asked or the person returning the property will not be arrested, it amounts to an offence pursuant to Section 48A of Summary Offences Act, 1953.

In Turkey, you shall be punished with a fine or even with imprisonment if it is found that you have been defacing and destroying currency. It is treated as an insult to the Turkish nation and is an offence punishable by law.

Prostitution in Netherlands (Holland) is legal and regulated. Amsterdam 19% sales tax is charged on each transaction.

In Arabic, the dance is called Raqs Sharqi, meaning "Oriental Dance". During the 1950's, belly dancing was declared illegal in Egypt. The law was overruled; however, this was on the basis that belly dancers would no longer show their stomachs & that law still remains in effect. Male belly dancing profession is regarded by many Egyptians as taboo.