In Switzerland, it is illegal to own only one guinea pig because guinea pigs are social animals and can become lonely., In Singapore, chewing gum is banned unless it is prescribed for medical reasons., In Australia, in the state of Victoria, only licensed electricians are legally allowed to change a light bulb in some commercial situations., In France, it is illegal to name a pig "Napoleon.", In Canada, in some situations, it is illegal to pay for an item using too many pennies., In Japan, people must separate their trash into detailed recycling categories in many public places., In Thailand, it is illegal to step on the country's currency because it displays the King's image., In Italy, some cities prohibit people from feeding pigeons., In Germany, it is illegal to stop on the Autobahn because you ran out of fuel., In United Kingdom, it is illegal to handle a salmon in suspicious circumstances., In Denmark, drivers must check underneath their vehicles before driving to make sure no one is hiding there., In Spain, some towns fine people for wearing only a swimsuit away from the beach., In United States, in the state of Alabama, it is illegal to drive while wearing a blindfold., In Philippines, some cities fine people for singing karaoke late at night because of noise regulations., In Greece, wearing high heels at some ancient archaeological sites is prohibited to help protect the historic monuments.

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