These are strange activities pursued by others, or activities that you can pursue yourself, should you be so inclined.

For example, this is where you can indulge your desire to perform on the high wire or the flying trapeze, attend a cowgirl boot camp with your mother, or join the rock/paper/scissors movement. You’ll also learn about the artist in residence at the San Francisco dump and a church that worships John Coltrane.

Check out our collection of 150 Peculiar Pursuits by clicking on a region below.