WEIRD HOBBIES

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WEIRD 
HOBBIES 
Do you have any? 
TOY VOYAGING 
You can register online to send your toy off on vacation to another part of the world – or you can host someone else’s toy.
SOAP CARVING 
Soap carving transforms standard bars of soap into intricate works of art using specialist tools and techniques.
BEETLE FIGHTING
Beetle fighters pit their insects against one another in small plastic arenas with the bouts often being filmed and loaded to YouTube. Some enthusiasts even go so far as to breed their own beetles in an attempt to create a champion.
ENTOMOLOGY
Entomology is the study of insects. In terms of weird hobbies bug collecting must be up there, right?
DUCK HERDING
Did you know it is possible to train ducks to be herded just like sheep? In fact, it is a competitive sport and one of the most popular choices for corporate team building days.
EXTREME IRONING
 Extreme Ironing is a competitive sport which is growing in popularity. It involves ironing laundry, but in more extreme situations such as while rock climbing, kayaking or even skydiving.
NOODLING
Noodling is the art of fishing with your bare hands. Catfish are the most common prey for noodlers.
COLLECTING BARBIE DOLLS
Did you know that Johnny Depp is an avid collector of the dolls? He often plays with the dolls in his collection when getting into character for a role.
TREE SHAPING
Tree shaping is not a hobby for those looking for instant gratification as it can take years. However, it is extremely cool as you can train trees to grow into artistic shapes or even into your own living furniture.
SUING PEOPLE 
 Jonathan Lee Riches made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for being the person who has filed the most lawsuits. His list of targets includes the likes of Britney Spears, Martha Stewart, the Eiffel Tower and even a selection of Buddhist Monks.
HOBBIES
1) Toy Voyaging
2) Soap Carving
3) Beetle Fighting
4) Entomology
5) Duck Herding
6) Extreme Ironing
7) Noodling
8) Collecting Barbie Dolls
9) Tree Shaping
10) Suing People 
QUESTIONS
Which hobby did you find strange? 
Which of these hobbies would you like to try? 
Which of these hobbies wouldn't you ever try? Why? 
Which is the most dangerous hobby? 
Which hobby is the most expensive one? 
Which of these hobbies do you think are silly? 
Which of these activities are better when done alone? 
Which hobby is more enjoyable when done with a friend?