We grow up knowing that certain things are for sure. Like what’s legal and what’s illegal. Like everybody on the planet knows certain things are illegal. Like? Like not being able to drink until you are 21-years-old. And for sure cannibalism is illegal. So is getting it on with animals. Surprise, surprise! Depending on where you are, you could be right and you could be wrong. See, in the United States a lot of legislation is done at state level. So, what’s legal in California could be illegal in Florida. And vice versa. In some states an angry ex sending out naughty pictures of you is definitely not, not, not illegal. In some states, commit adultery and you could end up in jail. It pays to pay attention to where you are and what is and is not legal. Some of these things will surprise you. Some of them will shock you. Here come 15 shocking things you may not believe are totally legal. It’s maybe not right or fair or just. But, trust us, it’s all very, very real.

15. Going Topless In Times Square (And A Lot Of Other Places)

Going topless used to be for nudist colonies and exotic beaches. No more. Going topless, ‘freeing the nipple’, has become a feminist issue, with baring those twins legal in around 15 states, including California and New York. Celebrities and social media babes such as Miley Cyrus, are jumping on the bandwagon. A few celebrities, such as Scout Willis, have braved the pavements and walked topless down a street. In totally nutty New York, topless chicks pose with tourists in exchange for a tip. In the past, cops have been told to leave them alone unless they were attracting crowds. It’s a real nightmare and, says government officials, a hazard to road safety. Imagine driving down a street and seeing some topless babe. You’re likely to run into a lamp post. Explain that one to your wife or girlfriend, if you can.

14. Cannibalism

Cutting up and eating people? Sounds like hoards of hungry zombies from The Night of the Living Dead. No way is that legal. Yes way. Believe it or not, other than Idaho, there are no specific laws against cannibalism in the United States. So, yummy; if you come across a dead body, carve it up, cook it and eat it, it’s okay? It depends. Cannibalism itself isn’t illegal, but there may be local laws against messing around with a corpse or some such. Where the wannabe cannibal usually comes unstuck and runs afoul of the law is when they murder their intended dinner first. That is very, very illegal. Our advice is to stick to Carl’s Jr., guys.

13. Driving Your Tank To The Grocery Store

Believe it or not, the only thing standing between you and driving your very own tank to the grocery store is around $30,000, and as Cracked put it, you own “lack of testicular fortitude.” Brit Stephen Ellison picked up 1974 Sabre light reconnaissance tank that had seen action in Kosovo. So, he brings the thing into the UK, deactivates the gun, makes one or two minor modifications and presto, he and his kids take it for a spin on the weekends. Now, with a top speed of 40 miles an hour, it’s not going to win any races, but it’s perfect for the run down to the grocery store. And in case you’re wondering, owning and driving a suitably modified tank is also legal in the United States and Australia. The Brits even have something called Tanklimo.com. You can hire a tank for a tour or prom night. If you dare. How’s your testicular fortitude?

12. Sending Unsolicited Pictures Of Your Privates To Somebody

Hey, that’s got to be illegal. Well, it depends. A while back a Georgia guy called Charles Lee Warren, sent a picture of his tattooed p*nis to a married woman. She blew the whistle and called in the police. He was convicted under a 1970 obscenity law and faced three years in prison. Hold on, his lawyers shouted, the 1970 law only prohibits sending obscene material through the U.S. Postal Service. In a big WTF moment, the Georgia Supreme Court agreed. Since the slime-ball hadn’t sent the picture through the mail, he walked. So in Georgia it seems that a picture of private bits, tattooed or not, is a runner. Getting a tattoo on your junk? Ouch.

11. Adultery

Now, in certain parts of the world, adultery can lead to a death sentence. Which seems a tad extreme. According to the Los Angeles Times, adultery is legal in 29 of the U.S. states. That means it’s illegal in 21 states, including New York, where one guy who has bragged endlessly about affairs used to live. Seems he’s moved to Washington D.C. Got it? Now, the authorities aren’t going out and snooping in hopes of finding a cheater to prosecute. But, sometimes a p*ssed off spouse or jilted lover rolls up to the police station demanding action. In case you’re wondering, adultery is a misdemeanor in New York state, punishable with a $500 fines or 90 days in jail. 90 days in jail. Imagine! With all the heated affairs steaming up in Hollywood, it’s reassuring to note that playing away is totally legal in La-La Land.

10. Revenge P*rn

You meet this guy. The s*x is way hot and so you start exchanging naughty pics. Then he catches you doing the dirties with another man and the next thing you know, your totally p*ssed off ex is posting those nudies of you online. That’s revenge p*rn big time. This is way worrying! As of September of 2016, although states are moving to put laws in place that criminalize revenge p*rn, over a dozen states don’t have laws on the books yet. Either they haven’t bothered or aren’t quite sure how to do it. So, if you’re in places like Indiana and Montana and you’ve had a nasty split, then you could be in for a humiliating time. You could wake up one morning to find pictures of you doing things you would rather forget out there for all the world to see.

9. Beastiality

The thought of getting it on with an animal may gross you out. And it probably should. But, believe it or not, in around 10 U.S. States, it is not illegal. Having said that, law enforcement and the courts may be so outraged and grossed out that they will find something to charge you with. It could be cruelty to animals or a similar charge. Now, if we told you beastiality was legal in cowpoke Texas, frontier Wyoming and hillbilly West Virginia, you’d probably not be surprised. But, if we told you that it is legal in Vermont and Hawaii, you’d probably be scratching your head and trying to figure out why. Don’t bother. It just doesn’t make any sense. And is very bizarre.

8. Secretly Recording A Phone Call

A while back, Kim Kardashian released secretly recorded tapes of a conversation between Taylor Swift and husband Kanye West. That set off one almighty feud. But was it legal? It is perfectly legal to record a private phone conversation if one of the parties of the conversation consents in around 37 States in the United States! Now that’s dead scary. Say you’ve been cheating on your wife. So, you get a call from a supposed friend and you’re joking around and telling him about the fabulous s*x. If your so-called friend has consented to having the call recorded and you’re in one of the 30 plus States where it is legal, you could be in big trouble. A divorce court may be in your future.

7. Owning A Tiger

Can you believe it’s legal to own a pet tiger in parts of the United States? Well, get ready for a surprise. Thousands of Americans own pet tigers! In fact, some sources say that there are more pet tigers in the U.S. than in the wild. Reportedly, it is possible to own a tiger in some 22 of the 50 U.S. States. In states like Alabama and Delaware, you don’t even need a permit or a license. Now, here’s where it gets nasty. Opportunists are selling captive-born tigers to Americans for a couple thousand dollars. Tacky and not nice. Then there’s the upkeep. A fully grown tiger needs about 15 pounds of meat a day. That’s over 100 pounds a week. So what a food bill! Now, let’s not even talk about what happens if the tiger gets angry or upset. You could be its dinner.

6. The Idaho Stop

In 1982, Idaho enacted a law that allowed cyclists to do a rolling stop at a stop sign. In effect, in Idaho cyclists were allowed to treat a stop sign like a yield sign. WTF? That sounds nuts to us. Since then, cyclists organizations everywhere have been lobbying hard to get the rolling stop enacted in their neck of the woods. It makes sense on one level, as if a cyclist does a dead stop he/she has to straddle the bike and stand there. That’s a real nuisance. But in practice, the rolling stop results in reckless cyclists racing out in front of cars. Now, cyclists everywhere use the rolling stop, much to the annoyance of pedestrians and motorists. But, unless they’re in Idaho, they’re breaking the law.

5. Driving Barefoot

Everybody knows it’s illegal to drive barefoot. It’s not! Barefoot driving is one of those things everybody thinks is illegal in the United States, but just isn’t. The belief is so widely held that sometimes if a cop pulls you over and sees you are barefoot and behind the wheel, they’ll tell you it is illegal. But, the million dollar question is, is it safe? Well most people slide behind the wheel, then kick off their shoes. So there those suckers are ready the get in the way or block the brakes. Oops. Here comes an accident. Also, barefoot, you have less power to apply to the brakes than if you were wearing shoes. All in all, we think that while it may help keep your tootsies cool in hot weather, it’s probably not a good idea.

4. Ignoring Stop Signs On Private Property

This one is really and truly nuts. Running a stop sign on a public street is illegal. You can get a ticket if you don’t come to a full stop. No rolling stops allowed. But what about on private property and parking lots? In many States, stop signs are only enforceable on a public street or highway. So, ignoring that stop sign at the Walmart or in a gated community is not illegal? Seems to be the case in quite a few States. And in some States, it gets even nuttier because you can roll through stop signs in some parking lots, but not others. But handicap parking space bandits beware! Police can usually ticket you in a parking lot. Is there anything more annoying than a healthy young guy in a muscle car parking in a handicap spot?

3. Underage Drinking At Home

It’s a fact: In over 30 U.S. States, underage children can, under certain circumstances, possess and consume alcohol at home. Whoa! Everybody knows that you have to be 21-years-old to drink. Nope. No. Negative. “Dad, I Prefer the Shiraz”was the headline of an article The Wall Street Journal did a while back. There was and is a battle going on, with advocates for family drinking shouting that parents teach their kids to ride a bike or swim or drive a car, so why not teach their kids how to drink responsibly? In the other corner are the alcohol abuse lobby who say it encourages drinking and can lead to alcoholism. You need to tread carefully on this one, because the laws and regulations are a confusing mess that would tax even a legal eagle’s brain.

2. Setting Up A Firing Range In Your Backyard

You’ve got to be joking on this one. Nope. In 2014 a sensational story nearly broke the Internet when it was reported that Florida allowed its citizens to set up firing ranges in their backyard. Imagine the noise and the worry the neighbors of gun toting citizens endured! Pictures of happy families shooting together made the rounds. Hooray says the National Rifle Association. Understandably, the anti-gun lobby was up in arms. Or maybe slingshots. And so in 2016, Florida passed a new bill which makes it illegal to have a backyard firing range in built up areas. So? Move to the sticks and you’d probably be fine. The family that shoots together hoots together.

1. Corporal Punishment In Schools

Back before child protection laws made parental whacking of kids problematic, at the least, dads everywhere would take off their leather belt, tell the kid to bend over and say something idiotic like, “This is going to hurt me more than it’s going to hurt you.” BS big time. So, you think paddling at school is a thing of the past? Think again. Seems, said National Public Radio in December of 2016, 22 States allow corporal punishment in school. That surprises many! So, what happens when Johnny’s been a bad boy and gets sent to the principal’s office? Well, think a big paddle and pain. That’s the whole point, isn’t it? Is it effective? Probably not. But it lets principals everywhere vent.

Sources: scribol.com, npr.org, latimes.com, wsj.com, newsweek.com