This looks like it might become an intriguing catalog of cultural oddities from Europe. Take a look.
Some of the oddities I've heard of (the wife-carrying competition, for example), but some took me entirely by surprise (goose-grabbing in the Basque region?).
Speaking of European quirks, the running of the bulls in Pamplona has just started!
Also, do you have any favorite cultural quirks from your area?
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The cultural aspect is debatable, but my alma mater is the home of the Krispy Kreme Challenge, which entails a 2 mile run from the campus belltower to the local Krispy Kreme, eating 1 dozen fresh glazed donuts, and running the 2 miles back to campus. You only officially succeed if you make in under an hour without retching.
Ewwww! I love Krispy Kreme donuts as much as the next girl (plain glazed only -- I'm a purist), but I repeat: Ewwww!
Still, at least in this --unlike at Pamplona -- you can run without the constant possibility of being gored in the butt by an angry bull...
I never was able to participate in the race. It's gotten quite well known down in the NC area, with people coming from out of town to participate. I think last year it raised $15,000 for the NC Children's Hospital. Pretty good for something that started as a couple of bored/drunk guys one weekend.
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