OP - "I don't know where I heard it, but I heard it a few times, so I believe it's true."
Im with you. I said to Elvis just the other day when we were having lunch at Jim Morrison's place you must be a real clever dude.
Then we prayed for the lady who left her baby to dry in the microwave, discussed if we ever really would get someone to the moon, and all those other interesting stories in life that must be true because someone said it was.
Then we got onto the topic you raised about the fact that the US is the only country in the world to have strange laws, but funnily enough, Jim knew of some others, that are on the books but seldom implemented:
In Samoa, it's a crime to forget your wife's birthday.
In Australia, it's illegal to name any animal you plan to eat.
In Cannes, France, it's illegal to wear a Jerry Lewis mask.
In Portugal, it's against the law to pee in the ocean.
In Italy, anyone considered "obese" is forbidden from wearing polyester.
In Lebanon, the men legally can have sexual relationships with animals, but
they have to be female.
In Bahrain, a doctor legally can examine the feminine intimate parts of the body, but he is prohibited to look directly at her during the exam.
He can just look through a mirror
In Hong Kong, a betrayed woman legally can kill her adulterous husband,
but only with her hands.
In Cali, in Colombia, a woman can only have relationships with her husband,
and on the first time, her mother is in the room to testify the action.
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.
In London, Hackney taxis must carry a bale of hay and a sack of oats.
It is illegal to be drunk in a pub or club, or any other licensed premises.
Oddly, it is illegal to consume a mince pie on Christmas Day.
In Hereford, you may not shoot a Welsh person on Sunday with a longbow in the Cathedral Close.
However, in Chester you can only shoot a Welsh person with a bow and arrow inside the city walls and after midnight.
Also in York, excluding Sundays, it is apparently legal to shoot a Scotsman with a bow and arrow.
In Liverpool, it is illegal for a woman to be topless in public unless they are a clerk in a tropical fish store.
It is illegal for a Member of Parliament to enter the House of Commons wearing a full coat of armour.
Sleeping with a consort of the queen is classified as treason, and as such carries a maximum penalty of death.
Placing a postage stamp of the queen upside down, is also considered treason.
It is unlawful to impersonate an Chelsea pensioner.
It is illegal to sell most goods on a Sunday. It is however legal to sell a carrot. It is also legal to sell it at any price, and to give free gifts with it, such as anything else one might want to buy on a Sunday.
all English males over the age of 14 are to carry out approximately two hours of longbow practice a week, supervised by the local clergy.
Australia
It is illegal to roam the streets wearing black clothes, felt shoes and have black shoe polish on your face as these are the items of an cat burglar.
It is illegal to walk on the right hand side of the pavement.
Taxi cabs are required to carry a bale of hay in the trunk.
In Victoria, it is illegal to wear hot pink shorts after midday on a Sunday.
Canada
In Alberta, there is a city law that states that any person being released from prison must be given a handgun with bullets, and a horse so that they can ride out of town.
In British Colombia, it is illegal to kill a sasquatch.
In New Brunswick, driving on the roads is not permitted.
In Etobicoke, the bylaw states that ‘no more than 3.5 inches of water is allowed in a bathtub’.
Guelph, is an official ‘NO-PEE’ zone.
In Toronto, it is illegal to drag a dead horse down Yonge Street on a Sunday.
Denmark
Before starting your car, you are legally required to make an visual check to make sure there are no children underneath your car.
When driving, you must have someone in front of your car with a flag, to warn horse drawn carriages that a car is coming.
Scotland
It is illegal to be drunk and in possession of a cow.
For some crimes, you are presumed guilty until proven innocent.
Switzerland
It is illegal to flush the toilet after 10pm if you live in an apartment.
A man may not relieve himself while standing up, after 10pm.
Thailand
It is illegal to step on any of the nations currency.
It is illegal to leave the house if you are not wearing underwear.
