- In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but only with her bare hands. The husband's lover may be killed in any manner desired.
- In Minnesota, it is illegal for any man to have intercourse with a live fish. (Note that it specifies live...)
- "Female breasts," according to the Arizona Supreme Court, don't constitute "private parts" under state law.
- In 17th century Spain, it was illegal for anyone other than a woman's husband to see her bare feet. A woman could freely expose her breasts, but feet were considered sexual and had to be covered in the presence of men other than her husband.
- In Florida, having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.
- In Texas, it's illegal to put graffiti on someone else's cow.
- In Indiana, mustaches are illegal if the bearer has a "tendency to habitually kiss other humans."
- An 18th century French prostitute could be spared punishment if she were willing to join the opera.
- Kansas law prohibits shooting rabbits from a motorboat.
- Under Lebanese law, men are legally allowed to have sex with animals, but the animals must be female. Having sexual relations with a male animal is expressly forbidden. (But of course - that would be queer!)
- And in the US state of Utah, sex with an animal—unless performed for profit—is not considered sodomy and therefore is legal. Baaaaaaaaaaaa!
The blog of a 53 year-old gay man living in Melbourne, Australia; a writer, broadcaster, critic, arts advocate and Doctor Who fan.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Ridulous laws
Ah, the amazing things you learn by reading The Scotsman.
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It's a great newspaper, but just out of interest, why are you reading the Scotsman, Richard. Those are some great facts, i especially like the one about the french prostitutes having to join the opera.
Sincve I started a new job recently, Dave, I've been prone to browsing international headlines; the Scotsman is one of several papers I'm checking out semi-regularly.
And yeah, I wonder how many of said French prossies could actually sing?!
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