Statistics for Strange and outrageous laws from around the world.

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Law	Hint	Answer	% Correct
Gum and chewing gum is banned This holds unless you can prove that it has therapeutic value, in which case you are allowed to keep it.	Country	Singapore	94%
Kissing in public can lead to imprisonment or a fine.	Country	India	50%
It is illegal to hold a fish "hostage" in a container for one's own enjoyment, as it is considered animal cruelty.	City, Italy	Rome, Italy	39%
You cannot flush the toilet after 10 p.m., for it is considered noise pollution.	Country	Switzerland	17%
You may only buy a glass of wine or a cocktail during lunch (11-2 p.m.) or dinner (after 5 p.m.) time.	Country	Thailand	17%
To urinate in the ocean is illegal.	Country	Portugal	11%
If a stranger knocks on your door asking to use the bathroom, you cannot refuse their request.	Country within Country	Scotland, United Kingdom	11%
Buildings over $100,000 must spend at least 1% of the building price on artwork for that building.	State	Wyoming, USA	11%
It is illegal to forget your wife's birthday.	Country	Samoa	6%
Any and all feeding of pigeons is illegal.	City, USA	San Francisco, USA	0%
It is illegal for people to die without previously purchasing a burial plot in the local cemetary.	City, France	Sarpourenx, France	0%
You cannot offer a reward for a stolen item AND refuse to ask questions.	State	Tasmania, Australia	0%
You may not own more than 50kg (110lb) of potatoes at any one time.	State	Western Australia, Australia	0%