More from Around the World...
England .. All English males over the age 14 are to carry out 2 or so hours of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy.
England .. Any person found breaking a boiled egg at the sharp end will be sentenced to 24 hours in the village stocks
England .. It is illegal to stand within one hundred yards of the reigning monarch when not wearing socks
England .. Placing a postage stamp that bears the Queen (or King) upside down is considered treason
Chester, England .. You can only shoot a Welsh person with a bow and arrow inside the city walls and after midnight.
Scotland .. It is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a cow.
Singapore .. If you are convicted of littering three times, you will have to clean the streets on Sundays with a bib on saying,"I am a litterer." This will then be broadcasted on the local news.
South Korea .. Traffic police are required to report all bribes that they receive from motorists
Switzerland .. A man may not relieve himself while standing up, after 10 P.M.
Australia .. Under Australian Communications Authority (ACA) regulations, a modem can't pick up on the first ring. If it does the, ACA permit for your modem is invalid and there's a $12,000 fine
British Columbia, Canada .. It is illegal to kill a sasquatch
Alberta, Canada .. If you are released from prison, it is required that you are given a handgun with bullets and a horse, so you can ride out of town.
Uxbridge, Canada .. Residents are not allowed to have an Internet connection faster than 56k
Beijing, China .. Drivers of power-driven vehicles who stop at pedestrian crossings are liable to a fine of up to five yuan, or a warning.
