General Knowledge
Legal or Illegal in This Country Quiz
Laws vary wildly around the world — guess what's legal and what's not
Laws vary wildly around the world — guess what's legal and what's not
Singapore banned chewing gum in 1992. Bhutan became the first country to ban tobacco sales in 2004. Germany makes it technically not illegal for prisoners to escape. This quiz explores 20+ of the world's most surprising laws — from Uruguay becoming the first country to legalize recreational cannabis in 2013 to Iceland's Naming Committee approving baby names.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll explore bizarre real laws from Singapore's gum ban to Switzerland's rule against owning a single guinea pig, landmark drug policies in Portugal and Uruguay, strict dress and naming codes in Iceland and North Korea, and lese-majeste laws in Thailand.
Singapore banned the import and sale of chewing gum in 1992. In 2004, therapeutic gum became permitted, but chewing gum cannot be freely sold.
Uruguay became the first country to fully legalize recreational cannabis in December 2013, creating a state-regulated market for cultivation and sale.
Simply escaping prison without committing other crimes (like property damage or assault) is not itself a punishable offense in Germany, based on the legal principle that the urge for freedom is fundamental.
Last updated: April 2026