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Bee Bearding in China

If you're scared of bees, look away now! This bee bearding contest in China is an annual event that sees beekeepers attempting to cover their bodies with as many honeybees as possible. The event usually takes place in Shaoyang in the Hunan province of China. It's said to be a way of demonstrating the beekeeper's skill and bravery. The contest's winner is the one who can endure the thickest swarm of bees crawling over them.

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Although the competition doesn't usually accrue many participants, in 2011, a 42-year-old beekeeper armed with only a pair of goggles and shorts managed to attract more than 26 kg of bees to his body.