189. Strangest Competitions Around The World

Humans are competitive by nature, that’s why they enjoy each activity more by making it into a competition. There are plenty of strangest competitions out there, some of which are incredibly dangerous. But, here’s a selection of top ten out of several unusual, weirdest, Bizarre and strangest competitions around the world. After reading this top list you admit that people can compete on everything. Enjoy! this list of the top ten strangest competitions.

10. The Championship of Extreme Ironing

The first Championship on extreme ironing was held in 1997 in Leicester, Great Britain. The participants of this extreme action had to iron a couple of things in the most dangerous places – on the mountain, on the ice or in the water. The winner should not only possess skills of rock-climbing or a scuba diving, but also be able to iron shirts.

9. The Championship on Crawling

1122 children took part in the first “Marathon of Toddlers” which was held in 2005 in Colombia. Children at the age from 8 till 18 months desperately crawled on a 5-metre distance. It is not surprising that not all participants reached the end of a distance. This event was arranged by the Ministry of Health to support the sport and a healthy lifestyle.

8. Football in a Mud

In 2008 thousand men and women there were on ankles in a mud in struggle for the main prize of the annual 10th Football Championship in the mud. This grandiose event was held in Finland, in a natural mud bog which especially for this event transformed into 22 game fields of size 60х35 meters.

Every game lasted 2 periods 25 minutes of each. In the Championship on 6 players 340 commands have taken part in everyone. Externally, the game more like a dirty carnival – sneakers and socks rewound by an adhesive tape, long dresses, white hospital gowns, supermen, tight shorts, ties, pink wigs- participants were willing to do anything to seize the main prize.

7. The Championship of Throwing Eggs

The throwing of eggs is serious sports competition which is held around the world. The championship on throwing eggs annually passes in Sutton, Great Britain, since 2006. The championship includes 4 competitive disciplines with generous cash prizes.

6. The Championship on Climbing to Palm Trees

Independence Day in Indonesia is on August, 17th. This day is celebrated by traditional folk festivals, fireworks and various competitions. Climbing palm trunk – this is the hardest competition, which is attended by a team of 4 people.

To climb on absolutely smooth, oiled trunk is an uneasy problem. Some teams form a sort of ladder, clambering on each other’s shoulders. At the top of the trunk there are prizes – from towels, clothes and other practical trifles to mountain bicycles and cash certificates. The above a trunk, the more expensively a prize – such is a principle. If any team gets to the top too fast, the organizers pour water over the participants, so that they had to prove their skills again.

5. Feet Wrestling

The first World championship on Feet wrestling was held in 1976 in one pub in Derbyshire, Great Britain. Participants converged with their big toes in a life and death! In 1997, the organizers even applied for the inclusion of the sport in the list of Olympic disciplines. However, this idea was not adopted. By the way, feet wrestling- is a pretty dangerous sport, which often results in sprained ankle and broken toes.

4. Championship on Inflating Hot Water Bottles

18-year-old Jamal Tkeshelashvili certainly was not joking if threatens to tear you, as a hot water bottle! After all he became the winner of the championship on inflating warmers in 2009. In total Jamal managed to burst 3 heaters: one for 23 seconds, the second – for 16 seconds and the third just in 13 seconds. He inflated one warmer with the person sitting on it! Thus, the young man from Georgia put a new world record on inflating warmers (13 seconds compared to the previous record 51.98 seconds).

3. The Championship on Whistle

Today for whistling at seeing a pretty girl it is possible to obtain slap in the face if only you are not in small town Irvinstown. In 2009 there also held the first championship in Ireland on “the wolf” whistle. The participant who was able to express his admiration of the fair sex by means of whistles better than others received the grand prize! By the way it was the local butcher Stephen Millar.

2. Marathon on High Heels

Strangest Competitions of Races on heels are held in many cities like Sydney, Paris, Amsterdam and even in Moscow. However residents of Milan were luckier than others, because they fought for a pair of elegant, luxury sandals from Manolo Blahnik itself!

300 participants of this competition had to cover a distance of 80 meters on the heels of not below than 7 cm and no thicker than 1.5 cm. All these sacrifices were worth the grand prize. By the way, at the end as many as three winners left the race in magnificent luxury sandals!

1. The Championship on Unemployment

Crowds of people, who lost their workplaces as a result of an economic crisis, are not going to hide in their homes and complain about their bitter fate. On March 31st, 2009 a group of unemployed people gathered in New York to take part in the so-called Olympic Games of the Unemployed. Such idea came to mind of one programmer who was recently sent resignation. 20 Olympians took part in the competition disciplines called “Accuse the Boss”, throwing the office phones, office boxing and “You are discharged”.

188. Most Luxurious Restaurants in the Planet

How much are you willing to pay for good food? If you have thousands of bucks to spare for aluxurious meal, you most likely do not have any budget limit for food. However, if you are simply living from paycheck to paycheck, you would most likely cringe at the thought of spending hundreds of bucks for just one meal. Special occasions, however, may call for a deviation from your usual budget. A work promotion, special dates, and other rare occasions may warrant an occasional splurge. So, if you are looking for a place where you could dine exclusively (at a price, of course), this list of the ten most luxurious restaurants in the world is for you.

All the restaurants that you can find on the list below have garnered Michelin stars—a rating exclusive for the finest and priciest restaurants in the world. Each Michelin star a restaurant earns and loses increases and decreases the price of the place respectively. It is no wonder, then, that competition is tight between the fanciest restaurants, with their chefs continuously striving for perfection in their field of expertise.

10. Beige (Tokyo) – $190

Do you want to experience a fusion of French and Japanese cuisine? Then you should dine at one of Tokyo’s finest restaurants, Beige. Beige sits atop the Chanel building in the city’s Ginza neighborhood and serves Chef Alain Ducasse’s signature recipes. For only $147 you already get to savor a world-class three-course dinner. Or if you want to enjoy a four-course meal, you only need to add $43 to your bill. To finish your meal nicely, you get yourself a Chanel chocolate for another $25. If it’s any consolation, you have the assurance of the restaurant’s ratings that you won’t be wasting more than a hundred bucks on your food.

9. Le Pre Catelan (Paris) – $255

What better way for you to enjoy the romantic ambiance of Paris than by dining out at one of the classiest restaurants in the city? Right at the heart of the City of Love, Le Pre Catelan graces the Bois de Boulogne park with the finest French cuisine. From the best prawn ravioli and veal dishes to excellent bread and wine, Le Pre Catelan makes the bill worth it. Desserts on the menu start at $43, and meals start at $85, but it is highly unlikely that you could spend under $130 for your chosen a la carte special. If you want to enjoy the best that Le Pre Catelan can offer, you can avail the $255-dollar seven-course meal, which is already inclusive of taxes and tips. Or you could avail of the $199-dollar summer bargain for a five-course meal, inclusive of taxes and service.

8. Misoguigawa (Japan) – $270

If you still want to try out other fancy restaurants that offer French cuisine with a Japanese twist, head to Misoguigawa, which you’ll find at what used to be a teahouse in central Kyoto. If you want to experience the best dishes of Misoguigawa, however, make sure to make prior reservations—at least five days before you plan to dine at the place. Among their must-try recipes are buttered French beans, roasted pumpkin, and beef fillet with potato soufflés. Of course, you would have to steel yourself for the cost of a multi-course meal. Choosing the eight-course menu would cost you roughly $162 while a fancier version of that course would cost you $270, inclusive of taxes and services. If your bank account could handle further food splurges, Misoguigawa also has private spaces available for special events—for a price, of course.

7. Aragawa (Tokyo) – $341

In 2006, Forbes rated Aragawa as the world’s most expensive restaurant. While it no longer holds that prestigious spot, Aragawa remains on the list of our most luxurious restaurants in the world. This pricey restaurant can seat only 22 people at most, making it truly exclusive. Thankfully, a full-course meal in this exclusive spot only costs at least $341. Reviews of the place brag that it has the best Kobe beef in the world, so make sure that you do not leave the place without trying that dish out!

6. Masa (New York City) – $350

Did you know that the word “Masa” in the Filipino language means “public”? Masa restaurant’s price tag is, however, far from being accessible to the public. It is thus ironic how one of the most exclusive restaurants in the Big Apple could bear that name. You will find Masa in the city’s Time Warner Center, and the dining experience is as unforgettable as the meals they serve. The ambiance of the place is calming, which is a good thing because you would need a relaxed set of nerves when you check your bill after your meal. No, you won’t find a menu in the place, but for only (!) $350 per person, you get to enjoy a variety of dishes fresh from the kitchen. Your full-course meal will last for as long as three hours, so you better wear something comfortable. You wouldn’t want a tight dress or suit to keep you from eating the best meals in the place, would you?

5. Gordon Ramsay (London) – $355

The place that bears the name of the famous restaurateur Gordon Ramsay is every bit as excellent as his reputation in the culinary world. The Scottish chef’s restaurant has held 3 Michelin stars for 14 years now—an extraordinary feat in the food industry. Of course, you would have to prepare $355 for your extravagant meal plus a generous service tip. If you still have a thousand dollars to spare and are celebrating a very momentous occasion, you could have a bottle of a 1900 Chateau Margaux 1er cru classé—for $18,850, of course.

4. Restaurant Crissier (Switzerland) – $415

If you are looking for the best-tasting meals that Switzerland’s chef of the year for 2013 has prepared, you only have to head to Restaurant Crissier. Chef Benoit Violier, who has continued the 40-year legacy of the restaurant’s legendary chefs, has recently earned a 19/20 from the prestigious Gault Millau French restaurant guide. The 3-Michelin-star restaurant continues to delight the choicest of taste buds in Switzerland with its $415 full-course meal. Specialties of the place include red fruit soufflé, white catfish Saint-gilles-croix-de-vie with lemongrass, and summer roasted mushrooms.

3. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant (Maldives) – $500

For a submarine dinner experience, you could choose to dine at what the New York Daily News in 2014 rated as the world’s most beautiful restaurant—Ithaa Undersea Restaurant at Maldives. For (only) $320 you get a unique dining experience—under the sea with a scenic view of great sea creatures gracing your entrée. A must-try on their menu is reef fish caviar, but you would have to add another hundred dollars to complete your meal with drinks and a generous service tip. Let’s just say that you would have to put in $500 to truly enjoy the underwater dining experience.

2. Restaurant Le Meurice (Paris) – $524

Another famous 3-star Michelin restaurant of Alaine Ducasse, the classy vintage interiors of Restaurant Le Meurice in downtown Paris alone is enough to make the most conservative foodie’s wallet quake. Starting from $524, you get to feast on three of the restaurant’s signature dishes plus choices of desserts and cheese. You might want to try their famous Guinea fowl pie (for only a few dollars over a hundred) and veal sweetbreads. That bill, however, does not include your drinks and the service fee, so you would have to add another hundred dollars or so to finish your meal nicely. How cool is that?

1. Sublimotion (Ibiza) – $2000

Here is where only the richest of the rich in the planet could afford to dine. Sublimotion in Ibizia promises a unique dining experience that will not only tantalize your taste buds but also captivate your senses. At Sublimotion, you get to enjoy the fusion of technology, psychology, art, and luxurious food for a truly sensory experience. With a seating capacity of only 20 individuals, the restaurant can adjust even the humidity of the place to deliver the desired impact of the microenvironment. So, when you feel like crying once the waiter serves you your $2000 bill, let the management know, and they would be more than happy to adjust the place’s mood to appease you.

187. 10 Lost Underwater Cities of the Ancient World

We’ve all heard of the legend of Atlantis – the once great city, submerged under water, unseen yet eerily compelling. But unlike this fictional island there are several real lost cities buried under layers of water waiting to be discovered. Today we bring you 10 lost underwater cities of the ancient world that were once lost in time but has been discovered and are being explored.

10. Canudos, Brazil

This small Brazilian town has got a quiet a history. There were suspicions that a preacher named Antonio the Counselor was organising an uprising with poor farmers and slaves against the government. After about a year of struggle with a few successes impressive resistance, when the uprising came to an end on 5th October 1897, story goes that there was only one child, one old man and two adults left. Decades later a dam was built near the town to deal with droughts but in the 1970s it ended up flooding what remained of the place. Today the revolutionary town lies at the pit of a man-made lake.

9. Tyno Helig, UK

Regarded as Wales’ Atlantis, Tyno Helig is sometime considered part legend and part of it is based on reality. The story goes that a lord’s daughter fell in love with a common man. The man wanting to be with his love and he made a plan. He stabbed a nobleman on his back and stole his gold collar. He came before the lord and told him that he won the collar in a fair fight and married the woman he loved. On the night after the wedding the noble man’s ghost came and cursed the couple. Generations later the curse started to take effect when the waves slowly gulped the castle where they lived. Today some say the castle tops are sometimes seen peeking out from the water.

8. Willow Grove, USA

Located in the murky depths of Dale Hollow Lake, the once thriving town – Willow Grove got its name from the trees that bordered the area. The town had everything you’d expect to see in a town, church, grocery store and apparently one of the largest schools in the area. During theWorld War most of the men went to the frontiers and died. Soon the government set their eyes on the picturesque place and began building dams. Later the area got flooded and today bows the Willow Groves sit in the bottom of a crystal clear lake.

7. Dunwich, England

Dunwich was a port city and was once a religious centre where Christians came to set off for the Crusades. Now a tiny fishing village with only over a 100 people, Dunwich was once the 10th largest city in England almost as big as London today. For long the city had been dealing with rough weather and at one point it resulted in serious erosion. By the 15th century the once thriving city with its cathedrals, houses, and port structures was washed under water.

6. Doggerland, North Sea

In ancient times, the Doggerland was home to Mesolithic tribes in the North Sea. Now a mere speck, once they were a continuous mass of land joining England with Europe about 20,000 years ago. Historians call the Doggerland the north’s Garden of Eden where life (both human and animal) was on its full swing, until the sea level started rising and swallowed large chunks of the land masses. Before the flooding, Doggerland was largely occupied with fishermen and hunters.

5. Baiae, Italy

An ancient Roman city that was something like the vacation homes of the rich and fabulous. Sitting on a series of volcanic vents, the city had a number of hot springs and this constant source of water was partly responsible in making the place popular. When the water started to rise, fate of Baiae kind of became inevitable. Its visitors found new cities to splurge their golds on. A great number of ruined monuments are found including the Pisonian villa which Emperor Nero had seized in the first century BC from a family who had been plotting to kill him.

4. Atlit-Yam, Israel

A number of Neolithic settlements located along the Carmel coast are called the Atlit-Yam. A sprawling site built between 7,550 and 8,000 years ago there still remain foundations of houses and roads and wells. The city was wiped out when a sudden Tsunami caused by a volcaniceruption swept the whole city away. In the middle of the city there is a devotional place where supposedly the water spirit was worshipped. Around 65 skeletons an remains of men, women and children who died from tuberculosis which is believed to be one of the first mass deadly disease to sweep the ancient civilisation.

3. Gulf of Cambay, India

A fairly recent discovery, the Gulf of Cambay was discovered quiet accidentally when an organisation was testing water bodies for water pollution. Following its discovery historians are rethinking if this is the oldest city on Earth, older than the Harappan and Mesopotamian city. Human skeleton and teeth had dated the Gulf of Cambay nearly 9,500 years old. Some even believe that the founder of Harappan civilisation were actually descendants of Gulf of Cambay who left the city before it went under the sea.

2. Pre-Incan Ruins in Lake Titicaca, Bolivia

Lake Titicaca has got quite a mysterious air about it and many locals consider the place sacred. Sitting at the bottom of the lake among other things is a temple, terraces, roads around 1,500 years old pre-dating the Incas. According to Incas lore the city was called Wanaku and was kind of a deposit bank for stolen gold and treasures by Spanish kings but the treasures were lost in time. After making around 200 dives, the divers from the Akakor Geographical Exploring have recovered several artifacts like stone statues and vessels, gold fragments, bones etc.

1. Shicheng, China

The foundation of the city was laid over 1,300 years ago and the place thrived for the next three hundred years. The city is believed to have belonged to the Ming and Qing dynasties who started ruling China from 1368. Interestingly the city began to decline after efforts were made towards progress. After the Xin’an Dam and a huge hydroelectric power station were installed. Today sitting beneath 40 meters of water the city walls, gates and statues are magnificently well preserved.

186. Water Slides That Take You On A Wild Ride That You'll Never Forget…These Are Intense

1. The Wildebeest at Holiday World & Splashin Safari - Indiana, USA

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2. Summit Tower at Calypso Park, Limoges - Ontario, Canada

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3. L2 at Wave Water Adventure World - Woergl, Austria

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4. Epic Plunge at Norwegian Epic Water Park - Norwegian Cruise Line

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5. Aqualoop at Terme 3000 Water Park - Slovenia

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6. Summit Plummet at Disney's Blizzard Beach - Bay Lake, Florida

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7. Siam Waterpark at Tenerife - Canary Islands, Spain

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8. Insano at Beach Park, Porto das Dunas - Fortaleza, Brazil

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9. Citta del Mare at Citta del Mare Hotel Village - Terrasini, Italy

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10. Tantrum Alley at Wild Wadi Waterpark, Jumeirah Beach Hotel - Dubai, United Arab Emirates