30. In Victoria, Australia, it’s been illegal to fly a kite since 1966
Laws against fun are most common in centuries-old legislation. However, in 1966, Victoria, Australia, proved 20th-century people could be just as miserable as their ancestors by passing anti-kite legislation. Under the Summary Offences Act 1966, it’s illegal to fly a kite ‘to the annoyance of any person’ in public. Whether this includes people disgusted by others having fun or who just really hate kites is not made clear. This law is still in effect today, and if you break it, you face a whopping $777-fine (c.530 US dollars). Unbelievable, but utterly true.
