5 Bizarre Competitions That People Actually Take Seriously

Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling – England

This is one of the most dangerous and absurd competitions on the planet. Each spring, a 7‑9 pound wheel of Double Gloucester cheese is released from the top of a steep 180‑metre hill. The cheese hits speeds of up to 80 mph. Dozens of runners chase it down, tumbling and colliding along the way. The first person to reach the bottom wins the cheese – and usually a few bruises. No one has ever caught the cheese mid-roll. There’s no registration, no entry fee, just showing up and throwing yourself down a hill. It’s chaos, tradition and determination rolled into one.