Throughout history, humans have been challenging themselves against one another. Who could be the fastest? The strongest? The smartest? While this was going on, some other people decided to create epic contests that were... well, a little more unusual. From toe wrestling and extreme ironing to giant pumpkin boat races and air guitar championships, get ready to witness the most amazing competitions the world has ever seen!

Includes index.

Dragon boat racing --The Jumping Frog Jubilee -- West African wrestling -- The battle of the oranges -- Chessboxing -- Sheep counting -- Building big things -- Bee-bearding -- Extreme ironing -- Camel beauty pageants -- Do-nothing contest -- Amazing facial hair -- Feats of strength -- Toe wrestling -- Rabbit show jumping -- Areca nut tree climbing -- Peat bog snorkeling -- Fat bear week -- Camel jumping -- Crying baby festival -- Cheese rolling -- Contests in mythology -- Wine slinging -- Worm charming -- Lumberjack championships -- Cockroach racing -- Air guitar champs -- Dung spitting -- Skyscraper running -- Growing giants -- Pumpkin regatta -- Gurning contest -- The rock riddle -- Donkey polo -- Kite fighting -- Eating contests -- Glossary.