"Human beings are capable of extraordinary and unbelievable feats which can range from jaw-dropping to the utmost stomach-churning. Some train feverishly to be recorded in infamy and have their names immortalized in the Guinness World Records, a number come by their inimitable achievements due to medical conditions, while others merely strive to be the top in their league for their passions or for religious convictions."

A lot more at the source - videos, if you can stand to watch: http://www.lifeinthefastlane.ca/most-gruesome-manias-done-with-human-flesh/offbeat-news

Woa!!! Now that's something you don't see every day.

Those are certainly weird and creepy pastimes! I didn't
know people could insert meat-hooks into their backs to
suspend themselves

You know, I've seen these people several times before but the shock value never seems to diminish. Oh my hat, what a world we live in - but at least it's never dull.

Ma eyeball fell out!
No it didn't!
Yup, it did, it did!

ouch! it looks painful! what will humans think of next!