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New York is considered one of the worlds topmost cosmopolitan areas, and for good reason. Where else in the world can you find such an exciting mix of cultures and races? But there is a down side to the Big Apple- some of the oddest laws in law history are to be found there. Lets read through a list of these somewhat ridiculous and very hilarious laws and hope we are never guilty of doing them.

1. While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.
I hope Grey's Anatomy isn't set in New York or they'll be paying a lot of fines!

2.The penalty for jumping off a building is death.
Is that before or after you die while jumping off a building? Seriously, if you jumped off a building and happened to just break your leg, would you be sentenced to death?

3. It is illegal for a man to turn around and look "at a woman in that way," and violators are forced to wear horse blinders.
Oh, so thats were all my horse's blinders went to!

4. It is disorderly conduct for one man to greet another on the street by placing the end of his thumb against the tip of his nose, at the same time extending and wiggling the fingers of his hand.
Somebody PLEASE tell me who does that!

5. A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting.
Sigh. I guess I have to cross New York off of my '10 places I'm going to find my Soul mate' list.

6. It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun.
Seriously.

7. You may not smoke within 100 feet of the entrance to a public building.
This law is actually not dumb at all. Its very thoughtful of non smokers. Good job!

8. A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.
Unless that so called person is a clown. No, wait, even clowns aren't allowed to carry ice cream cones in their pockets.

9. Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 P.M.
Because, in all honesty, you should be in bed by 8 P.M. anyway.

10. Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.
Huh?

As you can see, laws just get weirder and weirder. But don't let these odd laws dissuade you from visiting New York and having fun. All you need to remember is a)no flirting, b)shut up when you're in an elevator and c)don't jump off a building!

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