The Weirdest Laws Around the World You Won’t Believe Exist
1. It’s Illegal to Own Just One Guinea Pig in Switzerland 🐹
Switzerland takes animal welfare seriously—so seriously that owning a single guinea pig is illegal because they get lonely. You must have at least two, or you’re breaking the law. There are even guinea pig matchmaking services in case one dies!
2. You Can’t Wear High Heels in the Parthenon, Greece 👠
Planning a trip to Greece? Leave your stilettos at home. Wearing high heels at ancient historical sites is illegal because they can damage the ruins. So if you were hoping to strut through the Parthenon in heels, think again.
3. It’s Illegal to Be Overweight in Japan ⚖️
Japan has a legal waistline limit for adults over 40. Men can’t have a waist size over 33.5 inches (85 cm), and women can’t go over 35.4 inches (90 cm). Companies are even required to monitor employees’ waist sizes, and if they exceed the limit, they must undergo mandatory health counseling.
4. In Italy, It’s Illegal Not to Walk Your Dog 🚶♂️🐶
In Turin, Italy, dog owners must walk their dogs at least three times a day—or they can be fined up to €500. So if you're lazy and own a dog in Turin, you might be breaking the law!
5. You Can’t Swear in the UAE 🚫🤬
Cursing in public is illegal in the United Arab Emirates. But it gets weirder—even swearing in a private message or WhatsApp chat can get you fined up to $68,000 or even jailed. And yes, using the middle finger emoji counts as swearing. 👀
6. It’s Illegal to Die Inside the Houses of Parliament in the UK ⚰️
According to an ancient British law, dying inside the Houses of Parliament is technically illegal. Why? Because the building is considered a royal palace, and anyone who dies there is entitled to a state funeral at the expense of the government. The easiest way to avoid breaking this law? Just don’t die there.
7. In Canada, It’s Illegal to Pay With Too Many Coins 🪙
You might think you can pay for anything with enough coins, but in Canada, you can’t use more than 25 coins of the same denomination in a single transaction. So if you try to buy a coffee with 100 pennies, legally, the cashier can refuse your money.
8. In Thailand, You Must Wear Underwear at All Times 👙
Thailand has a law stating that it’s illegal to leave your house without wearing underwear. Nobody really knows how they enforce this, and frankly, we don’t want to know.
9. No Chewing Gum in Singapore 🚫🍬
Since 1992, chewing gum has been completely banned in Singapore (unless it's for medical reasons). The government wanted to keep the city clean and gum-free, so they outlawed it completely. Get caught with gum? Expect a fine of up to $1,000.
10. It’s Illegal to Forget Your Wife’s Birthday in Samoa 🎂
In Samoa, forgetting your wife’s birthday is actually against the law. If you forget, you could face legal trouble—or worse, a lifetime of your wife reminding you of your mistake. Moral of the story? Set a reminder.
Final Thoughts: Laws That Make You Go 🤯
While most laws are made to protect people, some of them seem more like the result of a very bored government official with too much free time. But hey, at least now you know that if you visit Switzerland, get two guinea pigs.
👉 Which law surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments!
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