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NICENESS VS. KINDNESS
DISCOVER FUN WAYS COUPLES CAN STAY FIT TOGETHER
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WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER KEEP SECRETS FROM YOUR LAWYER
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QUESTION AND ANSWERS
PERFECT PEACH COBBLER
BIZARRE LAWS THAT ARE STILL ON THE BOOKS!
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A merica ’ s M ost B izarre L egal R elics LAWS GONE WILD!
Thanks to our country’s perpetually in flux judicial system, countless laws are still on the books that echo times long gone. They’re outdated and absurd, often leaving citizens wondering, “What necessitated that rule?” Let’s look at some bizarre laws from across the U.S. (even if no one enforces them)! IF YOU’RE IN WYOMING, AVOID TATTOOING ANY HORSES. This law was made to stop people from making horses unrecognizable to their owners. Apparently, that was a big enough issue back in the day that it needed to be codified. DON’T TIE YOUR GIRAFFE TO A TELEPHONE POLE OR STREETLAMP IN GEORGIA. Isn’t it embarrassing when there’s nowhere to tie up the family giraffe on a quick errand? Wait, what? Don’t tie that long-necked beauty to the
wrong anchor point in Atlanta. It’s believed this rule was enacted to prevent animal abuse, but it is unclear why lawmakers got so specific. GET MARRIED IN TEXAS BY PUBLICLY ANNOUNCING YOURSELVES AS HUSBAND AND WIFE 3 TIMES. Make it legal with three public announcements, even if only one spouse is present for the proclamation. The requirement states that both parties must be willing participants, over 18, and unrelated. ALL CATS IN NEW JERSEY MUST WEAR 3 BELLS TO ALERT BIRDS OF THEIR WHEREABOUTS. Outdoor cats are notoriously dangerous to the local wildlife populations, and Cresskill, New Jersey, decided they needed a law to protect feathery friends from their greatest foes. We’re not sure the cats are on board with this rule.
IF YOU’RE CAUGHT FLIRTING IN NEW YORK, YOU COULD PAY A $25 FINE. In the early 1900s, flirting was such an issue that cities held an annual Anti-Flirt Week. This law aimed to help women feel safer on the streets by diminishing catcalling from passing motorists. Reportedly, a second offense would require the offender to wear horse blinders in public! While these laws may seem silly, no one enforces them anymore — even though they’re still on the books. Instead of holding any weight, they offer a glimpse into the concerns of our forefathers. The next time you encounter a strange law in your town, take a moment to ponder the history; you never know what you might learn about the place you call home.
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