7 Odd Competitions In The World

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Forget the Olympics, ditch the marathons, and cast aside the Super Bowl

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Some truly fascinating competitions, that you never knew existed, are happening in the world

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In these competitions, the bizarre and the unbelievable reign supreme

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World's Ugliest Dog Contest celebrates all dogs' uniqueness. The winner is given a prize money

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World Wife-Carrying Championships—this Finnish tradition is exactly what it sounds like

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World Gravy Wrestling Championships: This contest is all about getting dirty in a pool of gravy


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Snail Racing World Championships is a British contest where snails compete in a slow 13-inch race


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Heavy Metal Knitting Championships blend delicate knitting art with heavy metal


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Then there is the Diving Chess World Championship where players go underwater to play chess


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Next comes the World Dog Surfing Championships where canine surfers compete for the top spot


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