You Could Get Arrested for What?! 3 Bizarre Laws That Still Exist
Since the beginning of time, cities, states, countries, and other groups
to earn their own money, so how could this simple tradition be considered illegal? In many cities nationwide, lemonade stands are treated like any other small business — if your child is making money by selling food or beverages, they must abide by food safety regulations and have a business permit or license. Only 14 states don’t
have developed laws to provide structure for their citizens. Many laws of the past are now completely outdated, but they’re still technically legitimate laws! Here are three of the oddest laws still on the books today.
require permits for kids to set up lemonade stands! Fortunetelling is only allowed in health care and religious facilities.
Forks and knives are prohibited! In 1961, Gainesville, Georgia, passed a law that made eating fried chicken with anything other than your hands illegal. The ordinance was a publicity stunt to advertise Gainesville as the poultry capital of the world. Although the rule isn’t taken literally and is hardly enforced, 91-year-old Ginny Dietrick received a citation for eating fried chicken with a fork and knife in 2009. The practical joke made everyone in the restaurant, including Ginny, laugh and play along. Ginny’s punishment for breaking the law was that she could not leave her table until she mastered the proper way of eating Southern fried chicken. You must have a permit to set up a lemonade stand. At least once in your life, you’ve either seen or operated a lemonade stand. This longstanding rite of passage teaches kids the value of working hard
Many cities worldwide have small businesses that provide services in fortunetelling, astrology, palm readings, tarot cards, evil spirit removal, and other New Age practices. In New Orleans, however, it’s illegal for a business to provide these kinds of services unless you’re in a health care profession or a place of religious worship. Remember, laws are still laws, no matter how silly they are, so do some research online to see if your city has any bizarre mandates you could be breaking right now!
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Reawaken Your Creative Side in Retirement
Many of us put away our art supplies and musical instruments for the last time during grade school. Most don’t work in creative fields, and raising children while building a nest egg often leaves no time for hobbies. But while you might have spent most of your life as a banker, teacher, engineer, or medical professional, it’s never too late to let your creative side flourish. Retirement is the perfect time to find your inner artist. With more time and fewer responsibilities, many develop creative hobbies later in life. They might finally sit down to write a novel or find they love the quiet and intricate work of crocheting. Consider what you’ve always wanted to learn or told yourself you would do if you had the time. Now, you can!
Too many shut themselves from new experiences by saying they’re “too old.” But you can learn and create at any age. World- famous painter Pablo Picasso created 347 engravings in a year when he was 87. While few of us will ever be that accomplished or prolific, his work proves that age need not stifle your creative impulses. However, developing a creative passion out of nowhere can be tricky. If it has been a long time since you let your artistic side show, consider looking back to activities you enjoyed as a child. There’s no guarantee you’ll still love drawing or playing trombone, but it can be a great place to start. Others try a bit of everything to discover what they find most inspiring. Taking a dancing, painting, sculpting, or jewelry- making class is a low-commitment
way to learn what you enjoy. You might also expand your definition of creativity. Cooking, photography, and journaling all count! You can also uncover your passions by giving yourself time to sit alone and daydream. Experts say creativity isn’t something you’re born with but a habit you develop over time. It starts by opening yourself up to new ideas and actively engaging with your thoughts without television, your telephone, or company around. Give yourself space and solitude. People tend to flourish in retirement when they have a purpose and something to fill their days. So, do yourself a favor and begin to explore. You might be surprised by what you discover from within.
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