Did you know that flushing the toilet after a certain period of time is a felony in Switzerland? Or that there's a dress code for murder in a US state? Also, kissing in moving vehicles is forbidden in an Italian city. A look at 10 odd and bizarre rules and laws around the world that will surprise you...
<img title="Flushing toilet after 10pm illegal in Switzerland" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/aug/toilet-flush-switzerland.jpg" alt="Flushing toilet after 10pm illegal in Switzerland" />
Don't touch that flush after 10! In Switzerland flushing the toilet in an apartment complex after 10 pm is considered illegal. This is because the Swiss government considers the action as noise pollution.
<img title="Illegal to wear bulletproof vest while committing murder" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/aug/bullet-proof-vest.jpg" alt="Illegal to wear bulletproof vest while committing murder" />
Dress appropriately for murder: While murder is obviously against the law, in the American state of New Jersey, wearing a bullet-proof vest while committing the crime is a felony!
<img title="Kissing in a moving vehicle illegal in Eboli, Italy" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/aug/kissing-car.jpg" alt="Kissing in a moving vehicle illegal in Eboli, Italy" />
No kissing while commuting: Apparenly kissing in a moving vehicle can lead to a hefty fine in Eboly, Italy, just south of Naples.
<img title="Sex with lioness illegal in Iran" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/aug/sex-lioness-illegal.jpg" alt="Sex with lioness illegal in Iran" />
No getting 'wild' with animals in Iran: An old law in Iran forbids sexual intercourse with wild beasts, especially lionesses. But what's even more surprising is that men are permitted to indulge in sexual congress with domestic animals.
<img title="Illegal to die in London's Houses of Parliament" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/aug/london-parliament.jpg" alt="Illegal to die in London's Houses of Parliament" />
Don't die in the London parliament! In what was voted as the most ludicrous UK law in 2007, 'knockin on heaven's door', while inside London's Houses of Parliament is against the law. It would lead to the deceased's family members being subject to litigation!
<img title="Not smiling is illegal in Milan" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/aug/not-smiling-milan.jpg" alt="Not smiling is illegal in Milan" />
Don't lose your smile in Milan! In fashion capital Milan, Italy, it's unlawful to frown or appear unhappy except during funerals or hospital visits. Losing your smile may lead to a hefty fine in the Italian city.
<img title="Running out of fuel is illegal in Germany" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/aug/fuel-germany.jpg" alt="Running out of fuel is illegal in Germany" />
Ran out of gas? You're in trouble! In Germany's Autobahn highway, running out of fuel is illegal and in case of a breakdown the driver or drivers must honk to attract attention of passing motorists to avoid a penalty.
<img title="Making funny faces at dogs illegal in Oklahoma" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/aug/dogs-faces.jpg" alt="Making funny faces at dogs illegal in Oklahoma" />
No teasing dogs: Making funny faces or ridiculing a canine can lead to jail time in Oklahoma, United States.
<img title="It's illegal to be obese in Japan" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/aug/fat-japan.jpg" alt="It's illegal to be obese in Japan" />
Don't be fat in Japan: In Japan, being overweight after hitting 40 would be trouble, according to the 'metabo law', which requires men and women aged 40 or above to have a waistline measuring 32 and 36 inches respectively. Although, it's not punishable for individuals, the central aim is to put pressure on local government and companies. Hard to believe, this is the country where Sumo Wrestling originated from!
<img title="Denmark restaurant bill law" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/aug/pay-bill-denmark.jpg" alt="Denmark restaurant bill law" />
Pay only if you are full: In Denmark, restaurants won't charge customers until they confirm that they have indeed had their fill. Restaurant patrons need not pay for their food and can even walk out after dining for free in such cases.

Did you know that flushing the toilet after a certain period of time is a felony in Switzerland? Or that there's a dress code for murder in a US state? Also, kissing in moving vehicles is forbidden in an Italian city. A look at 10 odd and bizarre rules and laws around the world that will surprise you...

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