Odd Laws - UK and US

Have you been spitting on the sidewalk lately - You do know that in many places in the US you would be breaking the law, and subject to criminal prosecution. If you're a lady, and you happen to live in the UK, and you happen to be attending the Thetford Town Council meeting, did you know that you are required to ask the mayor's permission to remove your hat. 
  Here's a few links to articles about some rather odd laws in both the UK and the US.
  First, by Bethan Bell of the BBC - click here.
  Next, here's one from Sean Clare, also of the BBC - click here.
  And, here's one from the US, actually one from each state - click here

  Finally, here's a good one in urban legends in the UK, by Bethan Bell - click here.