From the World's Ugliest Dog contest to the Mobile Phone Throwing competition, here are some of the weirdest and craziest competitions in the world.
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"World's Ugliest Dog" competition
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This 8-year-old Pekingese called Wild Thang, was named the winner of the "World's Ugliest Dog contest" in 2024. The dog won the owner a $5,000 prize after five previous attempts.
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"Mobile Phone Throwing World Championship"
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The "Mobile Phone Throwing World Championship" originated in the Finnish town of Savolinna in 2000. This event encourages people to vent their frustrations by hurling recycled mobile phones.
Photo Credits: Flickr/Sven Körber
"Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest"
Photo Credits: Flickr/erangi kaushalya
This contest requires contestants to wear self-designed wedding dresses made using only toilet paper, tape, glue, needle, and thread. The winner is awarded a $10,000 prize money.
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"Extreme Ironing Competition"
Photo Credits: Flickr/Dominic Smith
"Extreme Ironing competition" is a contest that requires participants to demonstrate their ability to get rid of clothing creases in unusual and dangerous environments. It is usually performed by experts under professional supervision.