A list of curious facts

One: Shuudan Koudou is the Japanese art of precision walking. And it looks like this (see extended clip of a competition here):

Two: Speaking of odd competitive sports, have you heard of the Hair Freezing Contest? What’s that you ask. Answer: “Participants dunk their heads underwater, emerge into the frigid air, and style their locks into stiff, eye-catching sculptures.” This couple won this year’s people’s choice award. An entire gallery of such wonders is available here.

Three: Speaking of freezing temps, snow plows in Scotland—yes, those mechanical beasts that clear roads in winter—have their very own names. Examples: Darth Spreader, David Plowie, Han Snow Lo and… Yes Sir Ice Can Boogie! Full list here (especially handy for folks who like to change up their social media pseudonyms)

Four: Remember back when you had bangs? Remember when you’d get lazy and they’d just grow out? Ok, that couldn’t-be-arsed length now has a name: “curtain bangs.” and it’s back in style. In other words, New York stylists are doling out astute observations, such as: “Curtain bangs are the gateway to bangs, because they’re super versatile. They’re long enough to grow out or pin back if you want, but they can also be cut into a shorter look.” Head exploded blown. 

Five: Yes, there is such a thing as extreme fear of childbirth. And it too has a name: Tokophobia. The Conversation explains.