Unusual Marriage Laws You Might Be Unintentionally Breaking
In the heat of Los Angeles, a man is legally obliged to beat his wife with a leather strap, as long as it is 2 inches wide or less. If he wishes to beat her with anything larger, he must first gain her written consent. This is very important.
The Balanta tribe of Africa has the rather maniacal sounding law that states a woman must stay married until her wedding dress has worn out. Fortunately, a clause states that after a month of misery, she is free to rip it up and escape wedlock.
