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You cannot pee in the ocean while taking a plunge in Portugal. This family-friendly law is hard to monitor, though.

In Quitman, Georgia, U.S., chickens cannot cross an open road. The law came about to make farm owners take better care of their animals.

In the Philippines you cannot cause anyone “unjust vexations” or emotional distress that serves no purpose.

In Thailand, it is illegal to step on the nation’s currency as all bills and coins have the picture of the King. Since the monarch is highly revered, stepping on his photo is illegal.

In Denmark, parents have to pick their baby’s name from a pre-approved list of over 20,000 female and 16,000 male names. You can apply to get an unauthorized first name approved.

Iran Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone amid tensions

Iran's Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. drone on Thursday amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over its collapsing nuclear deal with world powers, American and Iranian officials said, while disputing the circumstances of the incident. The Guard said it shot down the drone over Iranian airspace, while two U.S. officials told The Associated Press that the downing happened over international airspace in the Strait of Hormuz. The different accounts could not be immediately reconciled. © U.S. Air Force/Bobbi Zapka/Handout/Reuters A file U.S.

In Hong Kong, there’s a law that prohibits swearing at the visitors or animals of Ocean Park, a marine mammal theme park.

It’s illegal to import mineral water, textile fabrics, soft drinks and sparkling wine into Nigeria.

In Norway, it’s against the law to neuter healthy dogs but it can be permitted on a case-by-case basis.

In 2011, South Korea prohibited children under the age of 16 from playing and accessing gaming websites between midnight and 6am. The law is not applicable to consoles and mobile games though.

The Indian Aircraft Act of 1934 says one needs a permit or a license to fly a kite and negligently flying one is illegal.

In South Australia, it’s against the law to disrupt a wedding or a funeral intentionally. You can be fined $10,000 AUD or imprisoned for two years for the offence.

In the U.K., The Salmon Act of 1986 states that it's illegal to handle a salmon under suspicious circumstances. The law was made to reduce salmon poaching. This also extends to other freshwater fish such as trout, eels and smelt.

Family are stunned to discover a concrete-encased WWII air raid shelter hidden in their back garden three years after they moved into 1930s home

Kelly and Sean Webb found the 80-year-old Anderson shelter after clearing out a mass of rocks and weeds with a mini digger at their detached house in Ashford, Kent.

In 2013, China passed a law that made it mandatory for grown children to visit their elderly parents. Adults also need to take care of their parents “spiritual needs.”

In Switzerland, social species of animals must be kept in pairs or have contact with others of their kind. Isolating a sole guinea pig, goldfish or parrot is seen as abuse.

Since pornography is illegal in Singapore, you cannot walk around nude in your home if it’s visible outside.

In Sweden, voters can’t cast their ballot for Donald Duck – a nonexistent cartoon candidate. This was done to discourage voters who favor the joke vote.

A New Zealand law makes it illegal to fly in a hot air balloon with a rooster.

In Saudi Arabia, laws are so strict during their Ramadan fasts, that non-Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink in public. Visitors are told to respect the Islamic ritual and the ministry can deport or penalize you if you violate the rule.

In Spain, it’s illegal to drive wearing flip-flops. The country has also made it illegal to drive with groceries on the back seat of a convertible.

Travelers in Bhutan have to spend a minimum of $250 daily to be allowed to visit the country. The expenditure includes travel, accommodation, food and a guide.

Slums beat Taj Mahal as India's most popular tourist draw

Slum tourism has become increasingly popular and common globally. Is this quest for authenticity progressive or perverse?

An 1892 law in Mexico prohibits bicycle riders from lifting their feet off the pedal. It also allows the police to arrest anyone who whistles at or annoys the bicyclists.

French people can legally marry a dead person if they can prove that they had intended to marry before the fiancée’s death. Post-mortem matrimony does require special clearance.

It’s illegal to die in Falciano del Massico, a small village in southern Italy. The tongue-in-cheek law came about since the village doesn’t have a cemetery and it started feuding with the nearby town that has one.

High-roller haven, Monaco doesn’t allow its own citizens to gamble at the casinos. Gambling revenue only comes from foreigners.

Germans cannot build an office without a view of the sky. This was done to ensure that there is a window in offices.

At Greece's historic places, women cannot wear high heels because they can damage the monument.

The law in Halifax, Canada, doesn’t allow taxi drivers to wear a T-shirt. They must always wear socks and shoes and keep their attire neat and tidy.

As of 2016, drivers in Brazil, must keep their headlights on a low beam even during the day.

In 2014, the Polish town of Tuszyn did not allow Winnie the Pooh to become the face of a play area. Councilors denounced the cartoon character for not being fully clothed, thus, being improper for children.

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In Nepal, the Social Practices (Reform) Act, 2033, says that buildings cannot be decorated in a “pomp manner” or by unnecessary lighting.

While Kenyans can be naked in the Masai Mara National Reserve, it’s illegal for foreigners to do so.

It’s against the law in Barbados and Saint Lucia to wear camouflage clothing. This is to prevent people from imitating military officials.

To preserve the sanctity of the Jewish Sabbath, picking one’s nose during that time is illegal in Israel. When a Jew picks his nose he can accidentally pull out his nostril hair, which is equivalent to shaving or hair cutting – both acts prohibited during that time.

In the Czech Republic, taxi meters can be set at the highest ‘level 3’ rate following a nuclear explosion.

An 1872 Scottish law punishes anyone who is drunk and in charge of a cow.

In Bahrain, male gynecologist cannot directly look at a woman’s genitals. They can examine it using the reflection on a mirror.

In Maldives, it’s illegal to carry alcohol into the country, including duty-free liquor.

In Argentina, buying American dollars is a lengthy process for which you have to file an application to the tax agency. Applicants have to declare when, why and where are they traveling, and still they can get easily rejected.

The Vatican City has no laws regulating divorce, so it’s illegal to do so there.

Surrogacy is banned in Taiwan. Women’s rights groups argue and say the process is only for the rich and overlooks the health risks and emotional needs of the surrogate mothers during and after the process.

In the Netherlands, it’s legal to smoke marijuana and other cannabis products at a café, but stringent smoking laws ensure it’s illegal to light up a cigarette in most public establishments.

Morocco has made it illegal to carry bibles in Arabic or to distribute any non-Muslim literature.

In North Korea, citizens cannot talk to foreigners without the state’s permission. Tourists can also be fined for shopping in stores that have not been designated by the state.

In Zimbabwe, it is a crime to swear or gesture rudely at the presidential motorcade.

Indonesia’s Aceh province has banned women from straddling a motorcycle. They can still sit astride if they are the driver.

South Africa has made it illegal to spank your own child.

In 2008, Japan passed the “Metabo Law” that requires citizens between the ages of 40 and 74 to get their waistlines measured once a year. Men have to maintain a waistline of 33.4 inches (85cm) and women of 35 inches (89cm) or they might need to seek medical attention. it is, however, not illegal to be overweight.

The Gay Propaganda law in Russia states that talking to children about homosexuality is a crime.

In Swaziland, school girls over the age of 10 and above must wear knee-length skirts. This was done to curb promiscuity in women and stop “immoral” dressing.

In Finland, traffic violation fines are calculated as percentage of the offender’s income. So, in 2002 when the Nokia director was caught speeding, he got a $12.5 million speeding ticket.