Top 5 Weirdest Hobbies
It is truly a crazy world we live in. Apart from all the other insane things we read in the newspapers everyday, here is something I’m going to tell you that you must not be knowing. They are some of the weird hobbies you will ever hear or think of. Have a look at them. For all you know, you might find them interesting.
1. Bus spotting
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Don’t you get bored waiting for buses? Ask me, I feel the bus stop is one of the most boring places in the world. But guess what, I have news for you. There are people in the world who take up bus spotting as a hobby. They love memorizing bus timetables, learning the history of buses and collecting memorabilia related to buses. Never thought buses would interest someone so much?
2. Taphophilia
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‘Taphophile’ means lover of tombstones. Taphophilia refers to the hobby of spending time at and learning about cemeteries. These people study epitaphs, conduct gravestone rubbing, celebrate the day of the dead, collect cemetery postcards and undertake photography of the graves of famous people. Gosh! It sounds stupid to me. But to many, this is actually a passion.
3. Insect Fighting
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Humans fighting against humans and humans fighting against the wild are history. Today man has found a new hobby to keep himself occupied. It is called insect fighting. It is an age-old Chinese tradition now followed worldwide. People catch these dangerous insects who are always more than ready to fight and make them fight. I wonder how can someone get fun out of it? But, people do.
