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------------------- ""Devils leap over babies. Families dance with the dead. And somewhere, a man is racing while carrying his wife on his back."" ------------------- Step into the wildly unexpected corners of human culture with Weird World Rituals, a captivating exploration of 100 of the most bizarre, shocking, and fascinating traditions still practiced (or recently practiced) around the globe. From devils leaping over newborns in Spain to dancing with exhumed ancestors in Madagascar, this book uncovers the strange rituals that bind communities, honor the dead, celebrate life, and defy logic-all rooted in deep history, superstition, faith, or sheer fun. Blending vivid storytelling, cultural context, and surprising origins, each custom reveals how ""normal"" is entirely relative. Whether you're a curious traveler, armchair adventurer, or lover of the delightfully odd, this book will challenge everything you thought you knew about humanity. Funny, thought-provoking, and occasionally jaw-dropping, Weird World Rituals is your passport to the beautifully bizarre side of our shared world. Funny, eye-opening, and occasionally jaw-dropping, Weird World Rituals is a global journey that proves one simple truth: The weirdest things humans do are often the most meaningful.

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