7 Absurd Laws From Around Europe (4)

4. A Whale of a Time

 

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If you are out wandering Britain’s beaches and happen upon the carcass of a whale, be sure to fight any temptation you might have to strike up your BBQ.
For what it may be worth to them, any whales found dead are the property of the king – all that is, except for their tails, which goes to the queen for making new corsets!