Rounded eyes with 7 bizarre prohibitions can only exist in the Middle Ages

Not nobles can not play tennis, are not allowed to marry without the boss's consent, seeing the dead body does not tell the whole village will be held jointly responsible . are some of the rules, Strange ban applied in the Middle Ages.

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Here are the ridiculous ridiculous rules only in the Middle Ages, if they exist today, how many people have to go to jail without understanding why.

1. Poverty is not allowed to play tennis

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According to the law, which was born in 1495, those who worked as apprentices, servants, servants, or non-aristocrats were not allowed to play tennis. Because at the time, it was believed that tennis increased the odds of betting and distracting work.

Only at Christmas is the exception, people who are not of the aristocracy can play tennis but on this day they can only play in the home or at the owner 's yard.

2. It is also a crime to not bathe sheep

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"The Book Of Strange And Curious Legal Oddities" - a book about the author's strange legal things Nathan Belofsky mentioned a strange case. In 1200, the serfs and civilians in a village were punished for "not bathing the sheep of the landlord". This story has not yet been confirmed.

3. Whale corpses are food only for kings

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In the Middle Ages, all creatures from dolphins to beavers could become food and, of course, whales too, but only for kings and queens.

Therefore, when the whale carcasses ashore, it naturally belongs to the royal family. Any civilian who dares to touch that corpse of a whale is a criminal and must be punished.

4. Prohibit playing soccer

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Soccer ball in modern times and medieval times is completely different. At that time, people kicked the ball like fighting, using more muscle and almost no rules at all that made many football matches become scuffle and sabotage.

Even, this game can be played in densely populated areas, causing turmoil, heavy damage to wealth and even death. It is the dangerous nature of this sport that in 1314 football was completely banned in England.

5. See the dead body without telling the whole village to bear the common sin

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In 1241, this strange law was born, whereby anyone who saw a corpse would become "the first finder".

In the Middle Ages who undertook the task of collecting evidence, the first person to discover the corpse was forced to appear in court to recount the whole incident. If the corpse is found without notice, not only does the person commit a crime, but the whole village is also subject to a common crime.

6. Innocence is also a crime

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It may sound absurd but this odd law actually existed in the Middle Ages. At that time, rebellion was common throughout Europe, but only when people were killed did the law interfere. If the culprit is not captured, the government will randomly select 7 people in the nearby area to check and identify the offender.

Although innocent, if you are unlucky to get out of the inspection, you are still condemned as usual.

7. Prohibition of marriage without the boss's consent

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In the Middle Ages, the people of the lowest class society such as slaves or farmers who rent land from landlords would not have the freedom to marry. They will face serious trouble without the permission of the boss who has voluntarily married.