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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-05 02:04 PM
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Did You Know? In CHICAGO, It Is Illegal To Fish In Your Pajamas
:D

Illinois

In Chicago, people who are diseased, maimed, mutilated, or deformed to the point of being an unsightly or disguting object are banned from going out in public.

Also in Chicago, it is illegal to fish in pajamas.

One more in Chicago, it is illegal to take a French poodle to the opera.

It is illegal to speak English, the officially recognized language is "American." :eyes:

In Guernee, it is illegal for women weighing more than 200 pounds to ride horses in shorts. *guess there isn't too much horse riding there* :D

In Joliet, it is illegal to mispronounce the name Joliet.

http://www.weirdfacts.com/weirdillinois.html
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XNASA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-05 02:06 PM
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1. You can fish in my pajamas.
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terrya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-05 02:06 PM
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2. I'd like to visit Boston sometime...but I do hope you repeal...
The fourth law. :-)

Massachusetts

In Salem, even married couples are forbidden from sleeping in the nude in the rented rooms.

It is illegal to wear a goatee without a license.

Dueling with water pistols is illegal.

In Boston, it is illegal for someone to take a bath unless ordered by a physician.

In 1659, Christmas was outlawed.

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Joe Power Donating Member (778 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-05 02:07 PM
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3. So many jokes come to mind...
... but so few that won't get this thread locked. ;)
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HereSince1628 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-05 02:07 PM
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4. Just remember Romeoville and Joliet, you'll say it OK
BTW they don't dye the river green on St. Pat's Day. They Oxy-clean it the other 364.
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Robbien Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-05 02:08 PM
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5. There are no fish in my pajamas. Why would I fish in there?
:shrug:
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-05 02:08 PM
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6. Thanks for the laughs...
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calico1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-05 02:08 PM
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7. If you are ever in Hartford, CT
It is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on a Sunday. It is also illegal to educate a dog. :7
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Radical Activist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-05 02:13 PM
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8. That dog law is smart
They might rise up against us if we educate too many of them.
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RandomKoolzip Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-09-05 02:13 PM
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9. Yeah, but if you live in Boston....
And you ask someone if they're going to drive their cah to a pahty, no one will look at you funny. In Chicago you'd get slapped.

VIVA CHICAGO!
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