Children in the state of Missouri were once legally able to purchase a shotgun, though not a standard handgun. In one particular town, a local ordinance has banned dancing.
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Ten Amusing Laws in Missouri
- Children can purchase shotguns, but not pistols.
- Ballwin: The only location where one is permitted to use vulgar language is at home.
- Oral sex is prohibited.
- Springfield: Door-to-door salespeople are forbidden from selling goods by standing in the middle of the road and shouting at passing vehicles.
- St. Louis: It is unlawful to sit on the curb while drinking beer.
- Marceline: Minors can purchase newspapers and tobacco, but not lighters.
- Mole: Frightening children is considered against the law.
- Natchez: It’s illegal to provide alcohol or drugs to elephants.
- Purdy: Dancing is entirely banned.
- University City: It is not allowed for four women to rent an apartment together.
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