As someone who likes to travel to new countries and experience new cultures, learn from locals, and constantly change the way I view the world, the differences between each country are what makes travelling so much fun. The United States itself has very odd laws, especially throughout history. It’s always interesting to see what other laws international destinations have to abide by.

Chances are you’ve never heard of any of these. Whether they truly abide by these laws, or whether they are truly enforced, we’re not to conclude. But according to the law codes, these happen to be true.

• Singapore

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  In Singapore, it is illegal to chew gum. The reason is because they're afraid of it being spat on the ground and people stepping in it.

• Germany

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  In Germany, it is illegal to stop unnecessarily on the Autobahn. This means, even if you run out of gas and have to stop on the Autobahn, you're breaking the law.

• Fiji

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  In Fiji, you cannot tan topless, and furthermore, you have to cover your shoulders.
• Japan

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  Splashing pedestrians while driving will result in a fine in Japan.

• England

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  In England, its unlawful for a boy under the age of 10 to see a naked mannequin.

• Russia

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  Driving a dirty car in Russia can result in a fine, since the license plate may not be able to be read.
• Switzerland

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  No washing your cars on Sunday in Switzerland. It's a noise pollution thing!

• Thailand

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  It's illegal to leave your house without any underwear on in Thailand.

• Italy

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  People deemed obese are not allowed to wear polyester in Italy.
• Bulgaria

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  In Bulgaria, you must drive with a fire extinguisher in your vehicle.

• France

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  In France, you cannot name a pig Napoleon.

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