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Ep. 262 You Are Accidentally Breaking These Weird US Laws

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Which of these laws have you accidentally broken? Let us know in the comments if there is a weird law in your hometown that we missed. Make sure to subscribe to The Days Grand for more deep dives into the strange parts of history and culture, and hit the like button if you think these laws need to be repealed.

Did you know that putting salt on a railroad track in Alabama is technically a capital offense? In this episode of The Days Grimm, Brian Michael Day, Thomas Grimm, and Corey go on a state-by-state tour of the most bizarre, outdated, and nonsensical legislation currently on the books in the United States. From the "pickle bounce" requirement in Connecticut to the illegal act of taking a poodle to the opera in Illinois, we break down why these rules exist and just how easy it is to become an accidental criminal.

We explore the legal weirdness of the American West, including Arizona's famous ban on donkeys sleeping in bathtubs and the permit required to photograph rabbits in Wyoming. The crew also discusses more modern legal oddities, such as Tennessee's restrictions on sharing your Netflix password and the surprisingly high stakes of wrestling a bear in Oklahoma. This episode is a deep dive into the historical remnants of local government and the strange cultural moments that led to laws about ice cream cones in pockets and the proper way to pronounce Arkansas.

Whether you are a law-abiding citizen or a potential "mutilator of rocks" in Colorado, this episode provides a humorous but factual look at the legal landscape of the 50 states. We cover everything from the protection of Sasquatch in Washington to the strange restrictions on barbers eating onions in Nebraska. Join us as we determine which state holds the title for the absolute dumbest law in the country.

TIMELINE : 00:00:43 - Introduction to The Days Grand 00:02:40 - Alabama: Salt on railroad tracks 00:04:15 - Alaska: Waking a sleeping bear for photos 00:05:30 - Arizona: The donkey in the bathtub 00:06:12 - Arkansas: How to pronounce the state name 00:08:45 - California: Frog jumping contest regulations 00:10:30 - Colorado: Mutilating rocks in state parks 00:11:15 - Connecticut: The bouncing pickle test 00:15:20 - Georgia: Ice cream cones in back pockets 00:19:35 - Illinois: Poodles at the opera 00:23:40 - Kentucky: Concealed weapons over six feet long 00:28:10 - Michigan: Laws regarding seduction 00:32:15 - Nebraska: Barbers eating onions 00:36:50 - New Jersey: Bulletproof vests and crimes 00:41:05 - Oklahoma: Bear wrestling 00:45:20 - Tennessee: Netflix password sharing 00:48:15 - Washington: Killing a Bigfoot 00:53:10 - Wisconsin: Margarine in restaurants 00:58:30 - Closing thoughts and the law-breaking bucket list

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