Some people who are not from here may say that there are certainly strange things about Kansas. (We would politely disagree.) Let`s talk about food combinations that we all know and love and that can confuse strangers a bit. It`s probably safe to say that many Americans love a hearty bowl of chili. Please give us Kansans a cinnamon roll on the side. Mmm, mmm, a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup on mashed potatoes hits the mark, especially when we`re a little under the weather. We`ll have a PB&J from time to time, but it really won`t be much better than a peanut butter marshmallow down sandwich. Most laws are made for very good reasons. You can`t drive drunk, kill another person, or bribe a politician. But a few other laws? Well, there are downright bizarre laws in Kansas.
Here are 10 illegal things in Kansas that are likely to scratch your head — and maybe even make you laugh a little. It`s not illegal to have fun in Kansas, in fact, it`s encouraged. We encourage you to have fun as part of the rule of law for our state. All Kansas laws and statutes can be found here. In Derby – Hitting an ATM that stole your money is illegal. If these are fun facts, what are the fanciful and strange facts about Kansas? Well, did you know that the first White Castle burger restaurant was in Wichita, and now there`s not even a White Castle location in the entire state? Yes, we are the original home of White Castle, but we don`t get respect. We also have a bunch of state creatures like everywhere else, and our state reptile (it`s a thing that exists) is the adorable little decorated box turtle – which we think is really great. It could have been a much less cute creature, like a Snapping Turtle. After all, once in 2003, some geographers were tired of hearing that Kansas was “flat as a pancake,” so they created models and compared them to pancakes to see if it was really true. It turned out, yes. Kansas was at least flat as a pancake. In fact.
It seems to be flatter. Do you have a love for all unusual things? You`ll want to try these fantastic and unusual roadside attractions in Kansas! Do you know of any other strange laws in Kansas? What are your favorite fun facts about Kansas? Share them with us in the comments! Next, check out 14 other things that are illegal in Kansas. Kansas has a number of really crazy laws in its constitution, for example, it`s illegal to hit an ATM that stole your money, and anyone with a garden in their possession must weed it completely. What are the craziest illegal things in Kansas? Some laws make sense – for example, don`t drink and drive. However, some illegal things in Kansas can only make us shake our heads in confusion. When you`re in Derby, whatever you do, don`t pee on the side of a building. Instead, find the nearest bathroom. It`s not really crazy, just kind of common sense, is it? If you plan to walk on the highway at night, make sure you have a taillight. Not wearing a taillight is a crime.
If you are in Topeka and feel like singing the ABC, please do not do it at night. Illegal. Kansas is a little more interesting than most people attribute to it. It`s known for things like its wheat fields that never seem to end, its tornadoes, and sunflowers, but there`s so much more to our small state than these stereotypes (though perfectly valid). For example, did you know that 88% of available land in the state of Kansas is farmland? Okay, it may not be some kind of stereotype breaker, but it`s interesting. For those with a heart of discovery, there are 528 known caves in Kansas, and that number increases from time to time as more are discovered. Kansas is the helicopter`s home state; This modern flying machine was first designed and designed here. Oh, and did you know that Kansas is the prairie chicken capital not only of the United States, but of the entire North American continent? Yes – if for some reason you`re a fan of prairie chickens, come to Kansas.
You`ll find a lot here! “We did a little research to see what`s still on the books, I think we still have fees for coal dealers` licenses and we don`t have coal traders anymore. Primarily, we`re trying to find ordinances that affect someone`s ability to do business or live or work in the city today, and when we find them, they have an impact, so we`re trying to make some changes to the code to keep pace with the times as well. “In Derby, the law does not allow anyone to ride a horse or drive an animal-drawn wagon on a public road or road within the city limits. Anyone who violates this rule will be liable to a fine of up to $100. In Topeka, it is forbidden to spit on the sidewalks. § 378 Sports likely to frighten horses. It is prohibited to fly a kite or to engage in sports or exercise in or on a street, avenue, driveway, public square or park that could frighten the horse or embarrass, obstruct or disturb the passage of pedestrian vehicles. § 242 Swimming in the Missouri River, etc. No naked or improperly dressed person is allowed to bathe, wash or swim in the Missouri River or any other stream, pond or pool within the city limits between the hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset, resulting in inappropriate exposure.
In Wichita – Before crossing the intersection of Douglas and Broadway streets, a motorist must get out of his vehicle and fire three shotgun cartridges in the air. Laws are enacted to protect citizens. But sometimes the rules and regulations can seem weird. Pedestrians crossing highways at night must wear taillights. The state`s rules of the game prohibit the use of mules for duck hunting. In Lawrence – All cars entering the city limits must first sound their horns to warn the horses of their arrival. The City of Lawrence has announced that all cars entering the city limits must honk their horns to warn horses of their arrival. This is actually very important because wild mustangs usually roam highways and tend to disrupt traffic.
In Wichita – You can be sent to jail for up to a year if you make obscene comments over the phone. What do you think of these laws? What strange laws in Kansas have you broken and how long are you going to be on the run? Kansas is a great place to live and if we don`t have the chance to live here, it`s just as amazing to visit. What are some of your favorite facts about Kansas that show what a sensational place it is? For example, did you know that there are 11 registered wells in the state? We also have more boulevards than any other place in the world, with the exception of the City of Light. That`s why we earned the nickname “Paris of the Plains”. Our beloved state simply missed being called something else, like Rabbitville and Possum Trot. (No, really.) 5. Gong ringing. Sorry, you won`t be able to bang your gong in Kansas City on Monday 3. Don`t even try.
In Kansas, there`s a law that says you can`t catch fish with your bare hands.