Hey Gopherites, we all know laws are supposed to keep order. But some laws are so bizarre you'd swear they were made up. The truth? They're not. They're real, they're still enforceable, and they're part of U.S. legal history. Here are laws #10 through #6 that prove the U.S. legal system has a strange sense of humor.

#10 - No Scrubbing Sinks - Baltimore, Maryland

Yes, it's illegal to scrub your sink in Baltimore. This law was originally passed to prevent cleaning chemicals and dirty water from going down the drain and polluting the Chesapeake Bay. While it's not actively enforced, technically it's still illegal. So, in theory, your sponge-wielding kitchen cleanup could land you in trouble.

#9 - No Selling Dog or Cat Hair - Delaware

In Delaware, you cannot sell dog or cat hair. The law aims to protect public health by ensuring pet hair isn't processed for use in wigs, brushes, or other products without regulation. It's a weird rule that sounds like the punchline to a joke - but it's real.

#8 - No Killing Sasquatches - Skamania County, Washington

Believe it or not, it's illegal to kill a Sasquatch in Skamania County. Passed in 1969, this law reflects the area's local lore and fascination with Bigfoot. While it's not a law many people think about daily, it's a serious ordinance - at least on paper.

#7 - No Feeding Garbage to Pigs Without a Permit - Arizona

In Arizona, you can't just toss garbage to pigs without a permit. This law was passed to prevent the spread of disease and ensure proper waste disposal. While it sounds ridiculous, it's part of animal control and public health regulation.

#6 - No Whistling for a Lost Canary Before 7 a.m. - Berkeley, California

In Berkeley, California, you cannot whistle for your lost canary before 7 a.m. The law was enacted to avoid disturbing neighbors in residential areas early in the morning. Imagine explaining that to someone in a modern apartment complex - it's pure comedy gold.




These laws are more than odd-they're little pieces of American history that stuck around longer than anyone expected. Some were born out of necessity, others out of unique local stories, and a few just out of pure weirdness.

In our next issue, we'll reveal the top 5 most random laws - and trust us, these are even stranger. From donkeys in bathtubs to fake mustaches in church, you won't want to miss it.

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Donny @ Gopher Update