38 Weird and Wonderful Competitions That Actually Exist in the World

If sitting in a sauna sounds like a treat to you, think again. In this competition, held annually in Finland, participants are required to sit in a steaming sauna, to which water is added every 30 seconds. Unoriginally, the person who stays there the longest is crowned the winner. In other words, the last man sitting is the winner.

But wait, it gets more complicated: As if the steaming 230° Fahrenheit sauna weren’t enough, certain sitting rules made things even more difficult for contestants. Their hands and forearms must not touch the surface and must sit in a straight, rigid position. Naturally, a doctor’s note is required in order to participate.