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Weird State Laws

Some weird state laws include Wisconsin's ban on certain margarine sales, Hawaii's billboard prohibition, Arizona's prohibition on camel hunting, the requirement for pickles to bounce in Connecticut to be sold, and Alaska's prohibition of getting drunk in a bar. Many of these are outdated and rarely enforced, but they remain on the books. Some weird state laws include Alabama's ban on bear wrestling, Arizona's restriction on killing cacti, and California's prohibition against women driving in housecoats. Other unusual laws ban the sale of dog hair in Delaware, prohibit certain types of religious activities in public in Connecticut, and make it illegal to sell a human eye in Texas. Alabama: It's illegal to drive a car while blindfolded. Alaska: It's illegal to drive with a dog tied to the back of your car, and you can't be drunk in a bar. Arizona: You cannot drive a car in reverse on public roads, and donkeys are not allowed to sleep in bathtubs after 7 p.m. Arkansas: Mispronouncing the state's name is technically illegal, and honking your horn near a sandwich shop after 9 p.m. is forbidden. California: It's illegal to eat an orange while taking a bath, and the law requires you to destroy a specific frog. Colorado: You are not allowed to mess with the weather. Connecticut: To be sold, a pickle must bounce. Delaware: It's illegal to sell pet fur, and trick-or-treating is not allowed on Sundays. Florida: You cannot sing while in a swimsuit, and it's illegal to fish from a bridge. Georgia: In Gainesville, it's illegal to eat fried chicken with anything but your hands. Hawaii: Billboards are outlawed. Idaho: Cannibalism is illegal. Iowa: You cannot throw a brick onto a highway. Kansas: It's illegal to serve ice cream on a piece of cherry pie. Louisiana: Gargling in public is against the law. Ohio: It's illegal to make faces at a dog, and you cannot run out of gas. Rhode Island: Biting off limbs is illegal. Vermont: Banning clotheslines #WeirdButTrue

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💨 Why Perfume & Deodorant Became Popular: From Louis XIV to Modern Life

It’s easy to take our daily hygiene habits for granted—but there was a time when perfume wasn't just about smelling nice. It was about survival. Social survival. And no story explains that better than King Louis XIV of France. 👑 The Sun King and His 3 Baths Louis XIV lived from 1638 to 1715 and is said to have bathed only three times in his life. He believed—like many at the time—that water spread disease, so bathing was avoided. But he was still a king, surrounded by courtiers, ambassadors, and lovers. What to do? Perfume. Lots of it. Louis had a new custom-made scent created weekly, bowls of flower petals placed throughout Versailles, and even fountains and furniture sprayed with perfume. It masked the odors of unwashed bodies and created an illusion of refinement. 🧴 From Royal Courts to Deodorant Aisles As science evolved and people learned that bathing prevented illness rather than caused it, hygiene habits shifted. But by then, the love for scents had stuck—and perfume became a cultural symbol of elegance, seduction, and personal care. Fast forward to today, and for some people, deodorant is less a fashion statement and more a social necessity—especially for those who still share Louis XIV’s... bathing philosophy. #PerfumeHistory #LouisXIV #HygieneFacts #FragranceCulture #FunHistory #WeirdButTrue #DeodorantDiaries #VersaillesSecrets #BathingMyths #ScentAndSociety

💨 Why Perfume & Deodorant Became Popular: From Louis XIV to Modern Life
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The Perfume That Attracts Tigers: “Obsession” by Calvin Klein

When it comes to unforgettable perfumes, most people think about luxury, seduction, or elegance. But “Obsession” by Calvin Klein? It made headlines for a completely wild reason—it attracts big cats. Literally. In a fascinating experiment at an American zoo, researchers discovered that tigers and panthers were drawn like magnets to the scent. Once they picked it up, they’d rub against it, claim it, and sometimes even stay in the area for minutes, clearly enchanted. Why? It’s believed to be due to civetone, a compound originally derived from civet cats, now synthetically made. This ingredient is used in perfumery to create a musky, animalic depth—and apparently, wild animals can’t resist it. So no, this isn't just a scent that turns heads at parties—it’s the only perfume known to turn the heads of predators too. #PerfumeFacts #ObsessionByCalvinKlein #ScentScience #Civetone #WildAttraction #FragranceLovers #WeirdButTrue #ZooExperiments #FragranceHistory #PerfumeThatWorks

The Perfume That Attracts Tigers: “Obsession” by Calvin Klein
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