Junk Laws & Misconceptions

Its interesting how laws can vary as you go from state to state across America. Even more interesting is the contrast in lifestyle and culture as you venture outside the bounds of your country. Misconceptions and stereotypes are inevitable and contribute to very interesting conversation.

For example, Jamaicans are usually depicted as reggae listening, marijuana smoking, people of Rastafarian faith. However, the use of marijuana for non medicinal purposes in Jamaica is illegal. Additionally, dancehall a spin off from reggae has become much more popular than its parent genre reggae. Jamaica is a Christian country and has the largest number of churches per capita in the world (last time I checked). "Rastas", comprise a small but important population of the country


Here are some interesting American laws for the state of California:

1. No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.
2. Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
3. Women may not drive in a house coat.
4. It is illegal to cry on the witness stand.
5. Toads may not be licked.