Modal Verbs: Rules Around the World | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Can you carry durian on public transportation in Hong Kong?

No, you can't! You also can't do that in Japan, Singapore, and Thailand.

Can you wear cowboy boots without owning cows in Blythe, California, USA?

No, you can't wear boots unless you have two cows in possession.

Can you dramatically stop the love of your life from getting married in a wedding ceremony in Australia?

No, you can't, because disrupting weddings, funerals, and religious services can have you fined up to 10,000 Australian dollars.

Can you wash your cars in Switzerland?

Yes, but you can't wash them on Sundays.

Can you post ugly photos and curse a person online in Dubai, UAE?

No, you shouldn't do that! First, because it's just mean. And second, because it's illegal to commit obscene acts, such as swearing in public.

Can you kiss pigeons in Italy?

Yes, but you shouldn't do that (for health reasons!!!) It's illegal to feed them though.

Can you build sandcastles in all the beaches of Spain?

No, you can't! In some beaches like Salobrena, Granada, they would fine you 2,500 euros! Woah.

Can you hang underwear outside on a washline in Minnesota, U.S.A?

Yes, you can but it's illegal to hang men and women's underwear on the same line together.

Can you go commando in Thailand?

No, you can't. What!

Can you reincarnate in China?

Yes, you can, but you have to get it government approved.

Can Winnie the Pooh appear everywhere else except playgrounds in Poland?

Yes, he can! Winnie is banned from being the mascot of playgrounds in Poland.

Can married couples divorce in the Philippines?

No, they can't. The Philippines and the Vatican City are the only countries in the world that prohibit divorce.

Can tourists enter and play in casinos in Monaco?

Yes, tourists can, but Monagesques can't.

Is it illegal to chew gum in Singapore?

Yes, but it’s illegal to import and sell chewing gum.

Can you smile at someone in Milan, Italy?

Yes, but it's illegal not to.