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[bib_specialist]

Editor's Choice
Britain's stupidest statutes
Poll shows law making it illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament to be the dumbest piece of legislation in the nation

PHILIP JACKMAN

From Wednesday's Globe and Mail

November 7, 2007 at 4:45 AM EST

If you're ever visiting the British Houses of Parliament, don't die. You could be arrested and thrown in jail

Comments

[waitingonsunday]

I hate to say it, but the tropical fish store with the nerve to use that sale tactic is going to do some serious business.

[bib_specialist]

At least the law against wearing armor in Parliament makes sense- in the 13th century. :^)

[waitingonsunday]

I'll be sure to leave mine behind the hotel next time. That was one beating I did not enjoy.

[dragan_fly]

In Connecticut a cucumber in a brine is only a "pickle" if it bounces. This is a fun fact for parties if you don't mind a wasted jar of pickles and clean up ;).