Each year, thousands of laws are passed throughout the United States.

However, some of the laws don't apply to modern times while others are just wacky, but they remain law today.

Here are some unusual laws from around our great nation:

* No person within the city of Mobile, Ala., may possess confetti,

* In Mohave Co., Ariz., a decree declares that anyone caught stealing soap must wash himself with it until it is all used up,

* In Eureka, Calif., men who wear moustaches are forbidden from kissing women,

* In Hollywood, Calif., It is illegal to drive more than 2,000 sheep down Hollywood Boulevard at one time,

* In Los Angeles, it is illegal to cry on the witness stand,

* In San Francisco, persons classified as "ugly" may not walk down any street,

* In Connecticut, in order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce,

* In New Britain, Conn., it is illegal for fire trucks to exceed 25 mph, even when going to a fire,

* In Texas, the entire Encyclopedia Britannica is banned because it contains a formula for making beer at home, and

* In Colorado, it is illegal to ride a horse while under the influence.

There are many sites on the Internet to find unique laws like these. Most of these laws are just plain funny and are good for a quick laugh.

The majority of this list came from www.dumblaws.com.