Caution, fine: 10 strange bans around the world

1. Singapore: ban on the importation and consumption of chewing gum

In Singapore, if "she chews her Orbit without sugar", she will soon have to pay a heavy fine for such insolence. And then remember or not remember those about whom she cried - it's too late, because chewing gum is banned in this country. Moreover, not only those who will try to smuggle the forbidden fruit into the territory of the state, but also those who will chew gum in front of the local custodians of order will be strictly punished. By law, for such actions you will be required to ask a considerable sum of more than $500.

2. France: no goodbye kisses!

This ban was probably created so that the public could still be outraged by its absurdity and inappropriateness and... dare to break it! Ever since the Parisian authorities banned lovers from kissing at train stations in 1910 in order not to make unnecessary adjustments to train schedules, lovers have been kissing each other at train stations ever since. Since then, the rule has not been abolished, either by forgetfulness or on purpose, but no one is willing to punish its violation.

3. Ireland: you can't refuse to marry

And even more fanatical devotion to its ancient prohibitions demonstrates Ireland. Here men are forbidden to refuse women in response to the offer to take them as a wife! They imposed such a cruel veto back in the XI century: for refusal to obey a man is obliged to pay a fine to the offended lady. Fortunately for men who do not want to burden themselves with the bonds of marriage with a random stranger, such a super offer is valid only on a certain day - February 29. The streets of Dublin must be deserted at this time!

4. Belgium: snowball ban

Luckily for the people of Belgium, the local winters are not too often snowy, otherwise this season would cost them a fortune. After all, you must agree, seeing the snow banks, it is so difficult to restrain yourself not to make a huge snowball and not let it follow an unsuspecting passerby or not to arrange real snowball fights with their children. And Belgians are fined for this - €100 can reach the amount of fine for throwing snowballs, which here is equal to throwing stones.

You can book a hotel in Belgium with a discount of up to -65% on the website.

5. UK: hands off

If you find yourself in the coastal waters of Great Britain and have the opportunity to touch a passing animal, try to resist. There is a ban in place that states that no mammal swimming within three miles of the British coastline may be touched. According to this law, all marine animals in coastal waters are royal property and touching them is unacceptable. So much for that!

6. China: back to the future

The authorities of China, decided not to joke with the "butterfly effect" strictest and suppress the possibility of such a precedent on the territory of the country. They simply took and at the legislative level prohibited their citizens to travel in time. Therefore, before traveling here, you can tell the professor to leave the DeLorean in the garage - you will be fined. Well, and seriously, this ridiculous ban concerns mainly film productions on the subject of space-time continuum management, the Chinese can only dream about such things now, because they won't show them in cinemas anymore.

7. Malaysia: yellow tulips are heralds of separation

In Malaysia there is a ban on wearing yellow clothes and it is quite reasoned, however, from this it does not seem less strange to us. This law, passed in 2011, came about because of a local group of opposition activists who chose yellow as the color of their movement. This is what led to the fact that today you can't even find bracelets and shoelaces of this color on anyone across the country.

8. Philippines: ban on Frank Sinatra's song My Way

No laws have been passed regarding this ban, however, to this day many karaoke bars will probably refuse to perform Frank Sinatra's legendary hit. This is explained by the fact that the song is considered socially dangerous. According to urban legend, it was the indirect cause of at least 6 murders. Although no one will punish for its performance, of course, no one will punish it.

9. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: ban on Valentine's Day celebrations

In 2008, Saudi Arabia banned the sale of themed merchandise for the day back in 2008. In 2017, Valentine's Day was banned in Pakistan. This is explained by the fact that it is not a Muslim tradition, besides it is bad to focus on love that is not directed to God. Indonesia made a similar decision: the government banned the idea of such a holiday.

Book a hotel in Pakistan with a discount of up to -65% on the website.

10. Denmark: it is forbidden to give strange names to children

In Denmark, it is forbidden to give strange names to children - you can choose a name from the allowed list. But not all that bad - the list is not small at all and includes about 18,000 female names and 15,000 male names. But if the original parents really want something special, they can apply to the local authority Ankestyrelsen with a petition to approve the chosen weird name.