15 Weird U.S. Laws You Didn't Know About | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

15 Weird U.S. Laws You Didn't Know About

At least we're thorough?

Caroline Lynn Russell
Jan 16, 2017
Longwood
3154
15 Weird U.S. Laws You Didn't Know About
CJMS

Have you ever heard of a law and wondered how long ago it was made or what required them to make that particular law? Here are a few weird laws the United States has that you probably never knew existed:

1. Fried chicken must be eaten with your hands.

Okay... but is there really any other way to eat fried chicken, Georgia?

2. It's illegal to sell your eyeballs.

Thanks, Texas! Guess I won't be paying my electric bill this month.

3. You can't sing off-key.

Did you hear that, Mariah Carey? North Carolina would appreciate your lip-syncing fiasco if it means avoiding an off-key performance.

4. Selling tooth paste AND a tooth brush to the same customer on a Sunday is a no-no.

Rhode Island is full of people who need breath mint.

5. If you're alder than 65 you can marry your cousin.

Lots of elderly incest in Utah.

6. Donkeys can't sleep in bathtubs.

Well where the heck else are they supposed to sleep, Arizona?!

7. Women must shave if they are going out in public.

The French don't travel to New Mexico much.

8. Have you eaten onions or garlic in the last 4 hours? Looks like you can't go out in public or use public transportation.

Actually, I think Indiana were thinking about everyone's noses with this one. Seriously, thanks.

9. No ice cream cones in your back pocket in Sundays.

But my front pocket is cool, right Georgia?

10. Traveling? Have criminal intentions? Make sure to call the chief of police before entering the town!

Washington has a lot of faith in their commuting criminals.

11. No kissing women if you have a mustache!

As a woman, I am so grateful to Nevada for this one.

12. Enrolled in a culinary program? Looks like underage drinking is legal for you.

I think I'm moving to Illinois... And enrolling in culinary school.

13. You can't share your Netflix password.

I'm never visiting Tennessee.

14. The value of Pi is 3.

Indiana is a state of mathematicians.

15. It's illegal to tickle women.

I know so many men in Virginia that should be in jail right now.

Want to read some more ridiculous laws? Check out justsomething.co and ijr.com!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

AI music threatens creativity

The Soul of Sound: How AI Challenges Human Expression in Music

239789
Humans and robots face off in a rock band battle with guitars and drums, under dynamic lighting.
StableDiffusion

In an age where artificial intelligence can mimic the voice of Freddie Mercury or reimagine pop hits as synthwave ballads, a new frontier has emerged — one that blurs the line between innovation and erosion. While AI offers undeniable benefits in technical domains, its intrusion into creative arts, especially music, raises urgent questions. Not just about copyright, but about culture, education, and the very soul of artistic expression.


Keep Reading...Show less
ai generated music
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
570068
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
483241
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
457394
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
723070
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments