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WEIRD LAWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Norway

- International tourist arrivals: 6.3 million

Should you be challenged to fistfight to the death in Norway, you must either accept or pay four deer in exchange for refusing the challenge. If you're not a qualified pugilist but also aren't sure where to procure four deer, worry not: the law hasn't been enforced in many years.

Dominican Republic

- International tourist arrivals: 6.6 million

The age of sexual consent in the Dominican Republic is 18. There is no close-in-age exemption, which means that an 18-year-old high school senior visiting on spring break could be arrested and prosecuted for a tryst with a 17-year-old high school senior there.

Brazil

- International tourist arrivals: 6.6 million

Brazil is the fifth-largest country in the world, known for its stunning natural beauty and bounty of exotic wildlife. If you're a hunter planning on pursuing wild game, however, think again. Commercial, recreational, and sport hunting have been outlawed since 1967. The ban, however, may not last as congress submitted a bill in 2019 to open the country to commercial hunting.

Argentina

- International tourist arrivals: 6.9 million

Arguably the greatest soccer player of all time, football superstar Lionel Messi is the pride and joy of his hometown of Rosario, Argentina. When a Rosario resident named his child Messi, however, some residents protested. In 2014, Rosario made it illegal to name a child Messi.

Sweden

- International tourist arrivals: 7.1 million

To discourage public disorder, Swedish authorities issue permits to bars and other hangouts that allow customers to dance. If customers dance spontaneously in an unlicensed venue, the consequences can be serious—not for the reveler, but for the bar owner. While politicians across parties have pledged to revoke the law, as of December 2019 it remains on the books.

Philippines

- International tourist arrivals: 7.1 million

If you visit the Philippines, be careful who you antagonize. The country's "unjust vexation" law makes it illegal for one person to annoy another.

Iran

- International tourist arrivals: 7.3 million

While it may fall under the category “strange” to Westerners, Iran, like other strict Islamic countries, prohibits the sale, possession, and consumption of alcohol. All offers of alcohol should be turned down. Not only do travelers risk going to jail but the bootleg alcohol so prevalent in Iran can also be poisonous.

Tunisia

- International tourist arrivals: 8.3 million

Tunisia has become a hotbed of artifact-smuggling. The government has subsequently made it illegal to take antiques out of the country without declaring them at customs. Before you buy something at a market or shop, make sure you have the proper documentation needed to bring these items home. Failure to do so can result in travel delays, fines, or confiscation.

Belgium

- International tourist arrivals: 9.2 million

Belgians are still bound by an archaic set of rules known collectively as the GAS laws. One of the laws forbids street musicians from playing off-key or in any other manner that disturbs public order.

Australia

- International tourist arrivals: 9.2 million

Australia has a laundry list of bizarre laws on the books. Among the weirdest: In Victoria, it's illegal to wear pink hot pants on Sunday afternoons. The takeaway here? Limit your pink hot pants to Saturdays.

And as always have a calm day and love yourself