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25 states with crazy laws still on the books

By Hank Campbell in Science 2.0
November 22, 2010
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Submitted by Hank on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 16:53
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In which state is it illegal to set a mouse trap without a hunting license?  If you said California because you always say California regarding goofy laws, you're right, but this time California is not alone.

In Florida, if you leave your elephant tied to a parking meter, they will fine you just like they would a car and in Maryland Randy Newman's song ‘Short People' can't be played on radios.

See the entire list at Lunch.com

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