Gallery: In Photos: The Most Ridiculous Laws in America

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    Olivia Locher
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    04-Nevada

    In Nevada it is illegal for men who have mustaches to kiss women.
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    Olivia Locher
    02

    01-Flordia

    In Florida a person may not appear in public clothed in liquid latex.
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    Olivia Locher
    03

    02-NewJersey

    In New Jersey a person can be arrested for slurping soup in public.
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    Olivia Locher
    04

    06-NewHampshire

    In New Hampshire you can’t tap your foot or nod your head to keep time to music.
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    Olivia Locher
    05

    08-RhodeIsland

    In Rhode Island it is illegal to wear transparent clothing.
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    Olivia Locher
    06

    09-Oregon

    In Oregon one may not test their physical endurance while driving a car on a highway.
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    Olivia Locher
    07

    10-Kansas

    In Kansas it’s illegal to serve wine in teacups.
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    Olivia Locher
    08

    11-Maine

    In Maine it’s unlawful to tickle women under the chin with a feather duster.
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    Olivia Locher
    09

    16-Pennsylvania

    In Pennsylvania it’s illegal to go fishing with dynamite.
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    Olivia Locher
    10

    17-Alabama

    In Alabama it is illegal to have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at all times.
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    18-Ohio

    In Ohio it’s illegal to disrobe in front of a man’s portrait.
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    Olivia Locher
    12

    19-Connecticut

    In Connecticut pickles must bounce to officially be considered pickles.
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    Olivia Locher
    13

    21-Wisconsion

    Some people think it's illegal in Wisconsin to serve apple pie in public restaurants without cheese. This one is just an urban myth.
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    Olivia Locher
    14

    23-Georgia

    In Georgia picnics are prohibited in graveyards.
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    Olivia Locher
    15

    24-Hawaii

    In Hawaii coins are not allowed to be placed in ones ears.
  • Image may contain Wood Human Person Confectionery Food and Sweets
    Olivia Locher
    16

    13-TennesseeRS

    In Tennessee hollow logs may not be sold.
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