The law is designed to keep us safe in a fair and equal society — well, at least in theory. But what about when the law is stranger than fiction? So much so that in certain places you may be completely unaware that your behavior is actually against the law?
It turns out that there are many unusual laws that have been written over the course of American history — and many of these laws are still on the books today. In Alabama, for example, you technically could be arrested for dressing up as a member of the clergy on Halloween. If your pickle doesn’t bounce in the state of Connecticut, you could be looking at a hefty fine. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.
The 50 states of America have some pretty strange laws on the books. We took a look at the weirdest law in every state so that you can ask yourself if you truly are or have always been, a law-abiding citizen.