The United States is a geographically vast country with varied sets of laws spanning hundreds of years. Here are 10 of the strangest laws according to the Olivet Nazarene University.

Number 10 – In Arizona it’s a crime for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs.

Number 9 – In Arkansas, it’s illegal to mispronounce the name of the state. So don’t say “Are-Kansas” if you decide to visit.

Number 8 – Georgia doesn’t allow people to keep ice cream cones in their back pockets on Sundays.

Number 7 – Idaho makes it a crime to give your significant other a box of chocolates in excess of 50 pounds.

Number 6- Illinois allows minors to drink alcohol–so long as they’re enrolled in a culinary arts program.

Number 5 – Louisiana offers $500 fines to people who send pizza to others without their knowledge.

Number 4 – In Maine, it’s illegal to keep Christmas decorations up after January 14th.

Number 3 – Michigan women may not cut their own hair without their husband’s go-ahead.

Number 2 – In Mississippi, you could be fined up to $100 for using profane language in public.

Number 1 – New Jersey forbids men to knit during fishing season.

What’s the synonym of the following words? Can you make pairs?

Key:

1. d.

2. g.

3. a.

4. b.

5. f.

6. c.

7. e.