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15 of The Weirdest Laws Ever Enforced in the Wild West

Shannon Quinn July 11, 2025 7 min
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15. No Donkey Sleeping in Bathtubs

15. No Donkey Sleeping in Bathtubs
Arizona law prohibits donkeys from sleeping in bathtubs, a quirky rule rooted in Old West history. Photo by: ChatGPT

One of Arizona’s most peculiar laws bans donkeys from sleeping in bathtubs. This statute originated after a donkey survived a flood in a collapsed tub, causing chaos for rescuers. The quirky law remains on the books in some areas, a lasting legacy of Old West oddities. Source: Arizona State Library

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