You’d like to think the justice system had sophisticated laws in place to keep this country running smoothly, but do you really think it should be a crime to wear cowboy boots unless you actually own two cows? In Blythe, California, that’s an actual law! Here is a list (made out of boredom and sheer fascination) of some of the most random laws in a country where we so dearly love our freedom to do such stupid things.

NEW YORK

1) It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing “body hugging clothing.”

2) A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting.

3) Slippers are not to be worn after 10pm.

4) A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.

5) Citizens may not greet each other by “putting one’s thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers.” (wtf?)

6) The penalty for jumping off a building is death. (that is, if they survive the jump)

FLORIDA

1) Doors of all public buildings must open outwards.

2) Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.

3) When having sex, only the missionary position is legal.

4) You may not kiss your wife’s breasts.

5) You may not fart in a public place after 6pm.

NORTH CAROLINA

1) It’s against the law to sing off key.

2) Elephants may not be used to plow cotton fields.

3) Serving alcohol at a bingo game is not allowed.

4) If a man and a woman who aren’t married go to a hotel/motel and register themselves as married, then according to state law, they are legally married. (Yikes!)

5) It is illegal to have sex in a churchyard.

CALIFORNIA

1) No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.

2) It is illegal to molest butterflies.

3) Bowling on the sidewalk is illegal.

4) Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways.

5) One may not use one’s own restroom if the window