Stupid Laws about Nationalism

The King of Belgium can mobilize troops in Congo.

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Even though Congo achieved independence in 1960, the King of Belgium is still officially authorized to mobilize the military in ‘Belgian-Congo’, as well to ensure the protection of the country’s citizenry in the event of war. In times of peace, the King may even take such measures proactively.

It is illegal to teach the English language without a permit and that permit says where you have to teach English

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If the Öresund strait freezes and a Swede walks over to Denmark, Danes are allowed to him him with a stick.

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If you find uranium and don’t report it in writing within three months, you’ve broken the law.

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You’ll have to reveal the site of your discovery in your report too. It’s all in the Atomic Energy Act, 1945.

Town fathers, reflecting the pet peeve of hearing their town’s name mispronounced ‘Jolly-ETTE’ when all local folk know it’s pronounced ‘Joe-lee-ETTE’, made pronouncing it Jolly-ette a misdemeanor, punishable by a $5 fine.

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It is against the law to speak English in Illinois.

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It is illegal to display a Confederate flag on a courthouse.

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The official language of Illinois is “American”.

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It is against the law to call any Welsh person “English”.

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It is illegal to say any sentence containing more than 4 words in English.

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