16 of the most dangerous traditional games played around the world
In America, grown men hurl themselves at each other at insane velocities, often resulting in devastating outcomes.
We call this sport "football."
The US isn't the only country that loves violent and dangerous activities, however.
Traditional games from all around the world — from cheese rolling in the UK to horseback wrestling in Kyrgyzstan — reveal just how strongly people have an urge to get physical.
We just hope their parents signed the necessary consent forms.
In the village of Studenicani, near Macedonia's capital city of Skopje, men cover their bodies in oil before competing in the country's traditional wrestling competition. In nearby Turkey, oil wrestling is the national sport.
Bavarian men try to pull one another across the table as part of the country's traditional finger pulling championship, called "Fingerhakeln."
An exhibition game of Maya Ball takes place in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The aim of the ancient game is to hit the ball through a hoop on the side of a wall.
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