20 Completely Useless and Random Facts
January 3rd 2009 00:57
A Virginian law requires all bathtubs to be kept out in the yards, not inside the house
According to British law passed in 1845, attempting to commit suicide was a capital offence. Offenders could be hanged for trying. Like derrrrrr
Christmas was once illegal in England
In Athens, Greece, a driver's licence can be taken away by law if the driver is deemed either "unbathed" or "poorly dressed"
In Baltimore USA it is illegal to wash or scrub a sink regardless of how dirty it is. Seriously the mind ponders!!
In Helsinki, Finland instead of giving parking tickets police usually deflate tyres.
In Kentucky it is illegal to carry ice-cream in your back pocket.
In California it is illegal to eat oranges while bathing.
Adolf Hitler was Time's Man of the Year in 1938.
Alfred Hitchcock did not have a belly button.
At age 16 Confucius was a corn inspector.
Attila the Hun was a dwarf.
Buzz Aldrin was the first man to pee his pants on the moon.
Every time Beethoven sat down to write music he poured iced water over his head. No wonder - something had to control that hair!
Harry Houdini was the first man to fly an airplane in the continent of Australia.
According to US Genealogists, Hunphrey Bogart was related to Princess Diana.
Leonardo Da Vinci invented scissors.
Mel Blanc was allergic to carrots - he was the voice of Bugs Bunny.
Ralph Lauren's original name was Ralph Lifshitz.
Salvador Dali once arrived at an art exhibition in a limo filled with turnips.
According to British law passed in 1845, attempting to commit suicide was a capital offence. Offenders could be hanged for trying. Like derrrrrr
Christmas was once illegal in England
In Athens, Greece, a driver's licence can be taken away by law if the driver is deemed either "unbathed" or "poorly dressed"
In Baltimore USA it is illegal to wash or scrub a sink regardless of how dirty it is. Seriously the mind ponders!!
In Helsinki, Finland instead of giving parking tickets police usually deflate tyres.
In Kentucky it is illegal to carry ice-cream in your back pocket.
In California it is illegal to eat oranges while bathing.
Adolf Hitler was Time's Man of the Year in 1938.
Alfred Hitchcock did not have a belly button.
At age 16 Confucius was a corn inspector.
Attila the Hun was a dwarf.
Buzz Aldrin was the first man to pee his pants on the moon.
Every time Beethoven sat down to write music he poured iced water over his head. No wonder - something had to control that hair!
Harry Houdini was the first man to fly an airplane in the continent of Australia.
According to US Genealogists, Hunphrey Bogart was related to Princess Diana.
Leonardo Da Vinci invented scissors.
Mel Blanc was allergic to carrots - he was the voice of Bugs Bunny.
Ralph Lauren's original name was Ralph Lifshitz.
Salvador Dali once arrived at an art exhibition in a limo filled with turnips.
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Comment by Janet Collins
Acceptable Etiquette
The Social Critic
Janet Collins Blog
I particularly liked the one about the penalty for trying to commit suicide!
Comment by Cheryl J
Rhythmatism
Zentertainment
Budget Centsability
Great list. It gave me a good chuckle
I wrote a post early last year on some of the weird laws around the world that are still on the books, you should check it out HERE
I love a good list. Keep 'em coming. And I'm really loving this new blog of yours. Fabulous idea!
Comment by Jason King
Sydney Table
Salty Popcorn
Total Randomness
Chery J - the Americans are a bit weirder to me - what's with no ice cream in your back pocket? I am reading your lawarticle now. Very interesting!! Thanks for the support!! More random crap floating around my head so more to come.
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Afterall - if it wasn't for randomness - none of us would be here huh.
Buzz Aldrin . . . boy when your 15 minutes of fame arrives - you'd hope it would be for something else
Cheers
Comment by Cheryl J
Rhythmatism
Zentertainment
Budget Centsability
Comment by Jason King
Sydney Table
Salty Popcorn
Total Randomness