Yvhuce Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 In Kansas, it's perfectly legal to carry a loaded handgun in a fishing boat. But it's illegal to use it to shoot rabbits. It's also illegal here to "noodle" (catch fish with your hands), or to use a harpoon gun. You can, however, use a handheld harpoon to spear fish with. Also, the police and anyone called to assist the police may use weapons that're illegal to the general populace. This includes machineguns, explosives, switchblades, brass knuckles, conceiled firearms, disguised firearms (such as a cane gun), and concealed and disguised blades (such as cane sword). Link to comment
Zander Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Its still legal to shoot a scotsman in York with a cross bow Its still legal to shoot a welshman in Chester with a bow All englishmen over the age of 11 are still suppose to by law practice on a sunday with a longbow Not true, in the first two cases, exemptions need to exists in ALL acts which cover a crime for the act to remain legal, and for all of them, they've all been repealed anyway. You'd easily be hauled before the beak under various charges even if the first two were still valid: Possession of a deadly weapon with intent, murder, GBH with intent, you get the idea. Regardless: Statute Law Revision Act, 26 & 27 Vict. c.125 (1863) Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1969, c. 52. Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1973. etc. etc. etc. ... nice try though EDIT: ..."In the UK a Hackney cab (taxi) must have a bail of hay in the back of the cab (going back to when they were horse drawn)".. Again - repealed. Link to comment
BabyGizmo Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 i think these where funny facts, and, a funny old law that may or may not be on the books is still a funny fact, repealed or not. no more be buzz killington, they didn't even say it was still around. Link to comment
BabyGizmo Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The names of the continents all end with the same letter with which they start. Henry Ford, father of the charcoal briquette, did not make the first vehicle. and stole the engine idea when he did make a car. Link to comment
greatwnorth Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The names of the continents all end with the same letter with which they start. North America South America umm, ok. I know, I'm a smartass. Link to comment
Mama Melody Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Butterflies have scales. Link to comment
jaytay Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 In Alberta it will soon be illegal to drive while drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, or holding the wheel with one hand Link to comment
Rihanna Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 ....Henry Ford, father of the charcoal briquette, did not make the first vehicle. and stole the engine idea when he did make a car. That is a well known fact. Interesting you mention him as "father of the charcoal briquette." Do you know the story behind it and why the most popular brand of charcoal today is Kingsford? What Ford did was make a car affordable by the masses. I'm laughing with you. There have been so many ideas stolen from the originators and used for massive profit by others that it's not funny. (Sorry, I'm losing it. I had several examples in mind, but forgot them.) One example is the Superman comic book & movie franchise. The original two writers/artists sold the rights very cheaply. I think they continued to work for the company that bought them out. Years later they had to sue & won major cash from the profits of the franchise. Not related, other than Ford. Sadly, I watched Piquette Plant #2 burn down over 10 years ago. Piquette #1, where he set up operations after moving out of his garage, AFIK is still standing. Last I heard, again years ago, it is being restored as a museum. Link to comment
Rihanna Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 In Alberta it will soon be illegal to drive while drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, or holding the wheel with one hand A bit of sarcasm & joking. My brother had a stroke, is handicapped, and has no function on his right side. He drives one handed and one foot, both left side. How will they handle him? What about drinking a pop? We both do that often. Link to comment
dogpiss Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 In the UK I believe it is illegal to smoke in your personal vehicle if it is used in your trade. (An extension of a "no smoking in the workplace" law) Link to comment
Yvhuce Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Kenny Rogers (of "The Gambler" song and movie fame, for those not keeping score) doesn't like to gamble and claims not to know how to play poker. Link to comment
LilFozzyJ5 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Not true, in the first two cases, exemptions need to exists in ALL acts which cover a crime for the act to remain legal, and for all of them, they've all been repealed anyway. You'd easily be hauled before the beak under various charges even if the first two were still valid: Possession of a deadly weapon with intent, murder, GBH with intent, you get the idea. Regardless: Statute Law Revision Act, 26 & 27 Vict. c.125 (1863) Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1969, c. 52. Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1973. etc. etc. etc. ... nice try though EDIT: ..."In the UK a Hackney cab (taxi) must have a bail of hay in the back of the cab (going back to when they were horse drawn)".. Again - repealed. i donno...believe you or believe the Times... http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article2251280.ece im for the times meself but nice try Link to comment
Mischa Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I think there is one in georgia that is illegal to eat cherry pie(They're the peach state after all) theyre not referring to desserts here..... Link to comment
timmyc Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Kenny Rogers (of "The Gambler" song and movie fame, for those not keeping score) doesn't like to gamble and claims not to know how to play poker. Gambling is a metaphor the song is about life in general Link to comment
rusty pins Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 You have to be "Diculous" before you can be "Rediculous". Link to comment
Zander Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 i donno...believe you or believe the Times... http://business.time...icle2251280.ece im for the times meself but nice try Of course, you should ALWAYS believe what you read in the press. They'd never make an inaccurate, misleading or sensationalist article using sources who would be happy to say anything for the free publicity they get, regardless of the accuracy. My point stands though: if someone "shot a scotsman in York with a cross bow" or "a welshman in Chester with a bow" (and got caught), they'd get tried under one crime or another and almost certainly convicted if the evidence stood up. As I said, such actions are crimes which cannot be provided an "exemption" unless said exemption covers ALL acts which can be used to prosecute the offence ... that and of course local bylaws etc. are always trumped by acts of parliament. Please no one test this, it should be obvious I'm right on this point and I don't think the poor (scots|welsh)man would be too happy about it. Bootnote - that article is from a good four years ago - a lot has changed (for example, the numerous other repeals acts that have since been given royal assent) Sorry to be such a pedant / party pooper! Link to comment
LilFozzyJ5 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 its ok im used to you being said type of person... they are still funny facts, and the fact that in 2007 at least these laws were still not repealed is amusing which is why i posted them on the forum in the first place, and you still havent presented any evidence to say that these laws have been repealed. They of course can be superseded by newer laws covering a wide range of issues, the funny thing about these old by laws that MOST people find amusing is that these laws remain in place. im sure if you are really bored you could find out if any of the other funny laws people have posted have been repealed as well, maybe just to show its not just me you feel like belittleing on the forum... just a thought Link to comment
LilFozzyJ5 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Russian mole rats are the fastest burrowers on the planet Link to comment
Yvhuce Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Gambling is a metaphor the song is about life in general Yes, most of us Country Music fans are aware of that. It doesn't make the fact that he sings the song and plays the best gambler in the history of movie gamblers any less ironic. It's made more ironic by the fact that people often think that he's actually a master gambler, himself. Speaking of Kenny Rogers: All those Santas you see around Christmas. They're actually Kenny Rogers stunt doubles. He's secretly been filming "The Gambler Part 0: Brady Hawks Saves Santa" for decades... It's supposedly the secret to Brady Hawks' luck. How else could you explain him being friends with every single historical and fictional western character that ever existed (and some exclusive to the Gambler movies)? Also, that in fact, isn't the 3 wise men in the manger scene. It's ZZ Top doing a Farm Aid concert in ancient Bethlehem. Often not pictured are Bill and Ted and their time-traveling phone booth... Link to comment
LilFozzyJ5 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 lol Yvhuce, that made me giggle, especially the Bill and Ted ref... very good. Link to comment
Hookedondiapers Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 In Pennsylvania, beer can only be bought at a beer distributor, and liquor can only be bought at a liquor store. However, if you want a six pack, they cannot not be legally sold at either, you can only buy them at a bar. I used to go to PA a couple of times a year (Pittsburgh). I always thought the 6-pack thing was so funny. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it illegal to sell beer in a strip club? I remember all the ones that were dry suddenly charged a $20 admission fee, then "gave away" all the beer you could drink. Link to comment
BabyJune Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 My former boss claimed that she studied all the states in the United States and could easily name the capitol of each one. I said, "Great. What is the capitol of Florida?" She replied, "The letter 'F'." Link to comment
Yvhuce Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 The Syfy channel is contractually obligated to churn out 100 horrible movies about the same topic every week, because the world would never be able to handle the true awesomeness potential of Eureka and Warehouse 13 if they had bigger production values... Link to comment
Elven_Youth Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 The creator of Wonder Woman also invented the Lie Detector. Link to comment
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