10 Crazy Crimes
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Avoid These Crazy Crimes!
Many of these crimes exist in other countries and states other than our own.
The Strange Laws of Old England highlights some weird laws in the UK but this lens will focus on unusual laws in other countries around the world.
Contents at a Glance
Don't Get Nicked for These Crimes!
Avoid!
In Florida, any unmarried women who decide to parachute on a Sunday can be jailed.
(In the USA, a lot of tourists fall fowl of money scams and identity theft)
In Greece, you can't even wear fancy dress costume in public.
In Milan, it's a legal requirement to smile at all times except if you're in a hospital or at a funeral.
(In Italy, look out for pick-pockets and bag-snatchers which is common is many of the big cities)
Crime and Punishment
Interesting reading
Avoid these Crimes!
If you're in France and you have a pet pig, do not name it Napoleon.
In Victoria, Australia, you are not allowed to wear pink hot pants after midday on Sunday.
In Singapore, you will be fined if you chew gum in public.
Stay On the Right Side of the Law
Don't Get Arrested
In Italy, it is illegal to enter or even bathe in a fountain, public or otherwise.
Male belly-dancing is banned in Egypt.
If you are in Chicago, avoid eating out in an establishment if it is on fire (I.e. don't finish your meal if the restaurant catches fire)
Do not lick a toad in LA.
Chickens May Not Cross the Road and Other Crazy (But True) Laws
: and Other Crazy But True Laws
Chickens May Not Cross the Road and Other Crazy (But True) Laws: and Other Crazy But True Laws
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It is against the law in Brooklyn, New York, for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. In Idaho you are not allowed to fish while sitting on a giraffe. In California you must not keep slugs as pets. Yes, it's the law-says so right on the state or city books. Some of the most ludicrous laws in the history of our country come to light in this funny and fascinating book for young citizens . . . citizens who have a special appreciation for the tyranny of silly rules.
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Most Dangerous Destinations
Careful if you're on holiday
Switzerland has a high level of gun crime.
Turkey loves a drink or two so high levels of alcohol can put tourists at risk of sex crimes and theft.
Thailand suffers from incidents of passport theft, purse snatching and burglary making it the top most dangerous destination.
(Tip: Want to know the Safest?? New Zealand!)
Crazy Crimes in the News
Google News
- Here's crazy: Reducing money to treat mental illness in Florida
- They will be wandering the streets, live in homeless settlements, commit petty crimes, get scarfed up by police. Police in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties handled 16000 mental health-related calls last year. Without the crisis intervention programs, ...
- 'Criminal Minds' scares up guest spots for Robert Englund and a 'Buffy' alum ...
- by Sandra Gonzalez As if the real-life crimes featured on Criminal Minds weren't enough to give you a scare, the show has lined up a former nightmare stalker and an ex-vampire for guest spots in the show's 19th episode, to be directed by series star ...
- When Is It OK To Shame Drunk Drivers and Wall Street Fat Cats?
- The crazy thing about Serpas' idea was that the cops wouldn't have to make an arrest or find drugs to smack a sticker on a house?all they'd need was an anonymous tip and a quick investigation of the home. Cue the protests: The ACLU of Louisiana called ...
- Seeking truth, compassion and acceptance: Mental health advocate and award ...
- Earley is a former Washington Post reporter who has written many best-selling books on crime and punishment. For one book, "The Hot House," Earley spent a full year inside a federal penitentiary in order to provide accurate content and descriptions of ...
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Zut_Moon
Jan 28, 2012 @ 6:28 am | delete
- Crazy Stupid People = Crazy Crimes. Simple math !!!
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scarlettohairy
Jan 27, 2012 @ 7:56 pm | delete
- Those are indeed some crazy crimes!
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vallain
Jan 27, 2012 @ 7:22 pm | delete
- OK - I promise not to bathe in any Italian fountains. Quite goofy laws, but I'm sure there are incidents that sparked some of these.
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veryirie
Jan 27, 2012 @ 6:15 pm | delete
- OMGosh, now I know why there are no more toad lickers in LA. hahaha :)
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AngryBaker
Jan 27, 2012 @ 6:12 pm | delete
- bet you had fun researching these...
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