10. Let's ride a roller coaster!
It turns out that riding roller coasters can be not just a hobby, but a real passion.
The 78-year-old American rode the Pittsburgh-area roller roller coaster 90 times in one day, completing 4 thousand laps.
Another obsessed person, Vic Clement, spent about five hours on the Jack Rabbit roller.
He has been visiting the attraction since 1959, where he typically makes up to 20 rides in a single day. By the way, he is a member of the Society of Roller Coaster Enthusiasts.
9. Appearing in the background on TV news
Paul Yarrow from London certainly has a hobby: he loves to appear on the TV screen.
Therefore, as soon as they start filming the news somewhere, he is right there - in the background.
He has already been featured in news coverage for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky News.
It remains a mystery how Paul finds out where the next story should be filmed.
8. $10 for a stranger
When Reed Sandridge lost his job last year, he took up a new hobby.
Every day he gives away 10 dollars to a stranger, who, in his opinion, really needs them.
He doesn’t expect anything in return, his soul just becomes lighter.
His mother, a miner's daughter, whom he always remembers for her kindness, taught her son that Hard times a person must help his neighbor, who is in even greater need.
Sandridge uses his savings and unemployment benefits for the “gifts.” He keeps strict records of expenses in a black notebook and talks about the people he helps on his blog.
7. Moo
When it comes to mooing, there's a real expert on the scene: 10-year-old Austin Siok.
This American fifth-grader won the annual mooing competition in Wisconsin.
And all because his moo was the best: he beat not only 80 competitors, but also all the cows.
As a reward, Austin received $1,000, a jacket with a picture of a cow, a gold cow bell, and an award from a sponsor.
6. Collecting ecstasy tablets
The Dane collected ecstasy tablets for 20 years. His collection already numbered 2,400 tablets of all colors and sizes when it was stolen in 2009.
The thief was not found. Despite the illegal nature of the collection, its owner still reported the theft.
He fears that someone who swallows these tablets could become poisoned, since the collection contains 40 poisonous specimens.
5. Coloring dogs
The photo above is not a tiger at all, but a painted dog.
This is a new hobby that has amazed many Chinese: they cut and dye their own dogs' fur in such a way as to give them the appearance of another animal.
The Chinese were very enthusiastic about new fashion, especially since shearing and slight tinting of wool has long been practiced in this country.
As statistics show, the cost of maintaining and caring for pets increased in the Middle Kingdom by 500% in the period from 1999-2000.
4. Corpse Guy
47-year-old American Chuck Lamb, also known as “Corpse Guy” ( The Dead Body Guy probably has the strangest hobby in the world: he likes to pretend to be dead.
Moreover, he takes photographs of himself and posts them on his website.
Chuck started this hobby in 2005, and to this day his interest in it has not waned. A year later, his website was visited by more than 32 million people, newspapers, radio and television started talking about him.
Chuck explains his strange hobby by the fact that he always wanted to act in films and on television.
Actually, this is a rather strange hobby for a married man with six children.
Chuck admits that he has no acting skills and is no different visual appeal, so his acting career is closed for him. But with popularity - everything is fine!
3. The eternal plaintiff
Despite the fact that one Jonathan Lee is a federal prison inmate in Kentucky, he was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the person who filed the most lawsuits.
What was his next step? Right! He sued the Guinness World Records staff, who, he said, "did not have the right to publish my work, my rightful masterpieces."
Jonathan does not hide the fact that he was treated in a psychiatric hospital.
Among his many "masterpieces" are lawsuits against Plato, Nostradamus, former President George W. Bush, Somali pirates, Britney Spears, Buddhist monks, the President of Iran and manufacturers of artificial oil.
The list goes on and on...
2. Car tattoo
Taiwanese pensioner Li Zongxiong has a very strange hobby: applying it to his vehicles.
A 71-year-old workshop owner writes chaste words from Buddhist texts on his car.
Since 1991, he has already painted a car, a motorcycle and two trucks. There is practically no “living space” left on them: mirrors, windshields, bodies, doors, wheels - and even license plates are painted.
True, this hobby brought nothing but trouble to its owner: the police think that he is painting other people’s cars. And it’s true – who would dare to damage their own vehicles?
Lee, who only has elementary education, said that most of the words were taken from Buddhist texts. Seung Lee, says the family is currently prohibiting his father from buying new car, no matter how much it costs. It'll ruin it anyway.
But the grandson promises, when he grows up and saves money, to give his grandfather a bus so that he can continue his hobby.
1. Wool bust
At first glance, this hobby may seem akin to madness. But only for the first...
An 84-year-old grandmother from Sussex (UK) knits from wool... women's breasts!
They turn out to be in demand: with their help, expectant mothers master the basics of feeding babies.
Over the course of 3 years, more than 100 “breasts” were knitted, which did not bring any income to the craftswoman (they only pay for the cost of the material). So for an old lady, this is really a hobby.
Every person has a hobby: some like to embroider, some play football, some bake delicious pies. But there are people whose favorite hobby raises only one question: “What? Is this really what you do?” Today we want to tell you about the strangest hobbies that people do abroad. At the same time, you will enrich your vocabulary with useful vocabulary, and your horizons with fascinating information.
Giving away ten dollars to strangers - distribution of 10 dollars to strangers
Reed Sandridge is an unemployed man who gives money to passersby. Every day he gives $10 to someone who he thinks is going through tough times. Reed keeps a notebook where he writes down when and to whom he gave the money, as well as how the person intends to spend it. The philanthropist understands perfectly well that $10 is very little (precious little) even for a beggar (down-and-out). However, the purpose of his action is not to enrich anyone, but rather to spread the idea that it is necessary to help those who need it. You can read Reed's blog to learn more about this movement.
Egg shell carving - eggshell carving
Remember the saying “You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs”, an analogue of our “They cut down the forest - the chips fly”? Times are changing, and now this saying has lost its meaning: an omelet can be made without breaking eggs, but by turning them into works of art. While you and I are making scrambled eggs and poached eggs, foreigners are carving amazing patterns on the shells. This is truly intricate work. This hobby requires deep concentration and attention to detail; you will have to tinker with both egg shells. But this activity helps you take your mind off the routine and create a real masterpiece with your own hands.
Geocaching - geocaching
If you read adventure books as a child and always dreamed of finding treasure, take up this hobby. Abroad, about 3 million people who love to spend time in the fresh air (outdoorsman) are already into geocaching. So, people take an inexpensive thing (thing of little value), put it in a waterproof container (waterproof box) and hide it in some historical or simply interesting place, although sometimes “caches” can be hidden in the wilderness (off the beaten track) . At the same time, they record the coordinates of the location of the item and register them on the website. Another “cacher” takes the coordinates and searches for the item; after finding the cache, he hides his “treasure” in another place, then history repeats itself. This hobby will get you out into the fresh air and introduce you to interesting places(introduce you to interesting locations).
Ghost hunting - ghost hunting
Have you always been jealous of the guys from the movie Ghostbusters and wanted to hunt the guests from other world(afterworld)? Then join the fans of this hobby, hunt down ghosts and explore paranormal phenomena. Ghost hunters go to haunted places and try to collect evidence of the existence of ghosts. It must be said that this is an expensive hobby, so for people with ordinary incomes it can only be an activity in their free time (avocation).
Bug fighting - beetle fights
This hobby is especially popular in eastern countries. People catch a praying mantis, spider, stag beetle, grasshopper or other similar insect. After that, they put two insects in the cage and lightly push them with a stick to make them angry. Angry insects begin a fight, which continues until one of the insects stops moving (stop moving) or tries to run away (try to run). At first it may seem that this is the cheapest and simplest hobby, but in eastern countries the best insects (insects of the first water) can cost over $100!
Extreme dog grooming - extreme dog grooming
If you have a charming fluffy dog and a little imagination, then extreme grooming will give you and your pet many pleasant moments. To create a masterpiece, you will need non-toxic dyes, a pair of good scissors for cutting, and a calm, fluffy dog (the last element is the hardest to find). Come up with a funny design and do it directly on your pet’s fur, let your imagination run wild. Your painstaking work can be highly appreciated at a special Intergroom competition. On the other hand, animal activists consider this hobby to be abuse of dogs.
Appearing in the background on TV - appear in the background of TV
This hobby is quite rare, and its most famous adherent is Paul Yarrow, who has already appeared in more than a hundred stories. As soon as Paul sees a camera being installed in a public venue, he immediately begins to hang around in the background. Perhaps Paul wants to become a cast member and come into prominence. Or maybe he’s just a very sociable person and wants to finally be interviewed.
Extreme ironing - extreme ironing of clothes
Extreme ironing is one of the most dangerous sports. His fans take ironing boards to a remote place and... iron their clothes. Some do it on the mountainside, while whilst parachuting, scuba diving, etc. If you are interested in this original sport, join
Benefits of a hobby
There are many benefits that hobbies provide in life. Hobbies give us time to relax, which in turn reduces stress levels. Physical hobbies encourage exercise, which will release endorphins that improve mood and awareness. Spending time on a hobby can also help you discover new skills and uncover hidden talents. For example, in a career, choosing a hobby related to a new field can help in the profession and it will also provide great advantages to include in the resume. Regardless of your chosen hobby, you can meet new friends, keep your brain in good shape, or earn money.
For some people, choosing a hobby can be a natural and easy process. For others, it can be confusing where to start since there are so many options. This article will help you understand your options by area of interest and personality type.
Some home hobbies are the best and easiest option when you don’t have to go anywhere and think about it different variants. This may be especially important for older people. Here are some hobbies that can help keep your brain sharp:
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Puzzles, crosswords and sudoku
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Solving Rubik's cube against time
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Card games, playing solitaire
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Learn to draw or write
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Chess
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Learn how to play a musical instrument
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Learn a foreign language
Here are some great family hobbies that all kids enjoy:
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Simulation of trains, planes and cars
Ä Toys for all ages with remote control
Ä Puzzles and constructors
Ä Magic tricks
Ä Flying kites
Ä Visiting the zoo and green tourism
Ä Travel by boat on the river and sea
Ä Dolls
Ä Juggling
Ä Collecting (more below)
For people who love adrenaline and acceleration heart rate, it's time to find an active hobby. Here are some hobby options for adventurers:
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Fishing
Ä A ride on the bicycle
Ä Rowing
Ä Diving
Ä Flights to hot-air balloon
Ä Football
Ä Volleyball
Ä Walking
Ä Hiking
Ä Marathons
Ä Mountaineering
Ä Camping
Ä Hiking in the forest
Ä Speleology
Ä Tennis
Ä Golf
Ä Horseback riding
Ä Skiing or snowboarding
Ä Dancing
Ä Swimming
Ä Trips
Ä Bungee jumping
Ä Basketball
Ä Triathlon
Ä Geo caching
Ä Surfing and windsurfing
Did you like science subjects at school? Do you like to explore and observe? If so, here are some hobby options for you:
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Astronomy
Ä Microscopy
Ä Bird watching
Ä Aquariums
Hobbies for history buffs
Do you enjoy history and learning about our past? If yes, then here are some hobby options for you:
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Titanic explorations, tombs of Tatunkhamun, Troy and much more
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Folk souvenirs
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Reconstructions of historical battles
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Studying forgotten folk crafts
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Visiting museums around the country and the world
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Trade fairs
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Research and create your ancestry
Let's face it, some hobbies are simply better suited to men. I'm not saying that a woman can't do this, but here are some hobby options for men:
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Poker
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Pool
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Darts
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Ping pong
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Woodworking
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Sports reports for a newspaper or website
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Sports refereeing
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Gadgets and digital things
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Home brewing
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Hunting
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Taxidermy
Some home-based hobbies offer opportunities to help you earn extra money on the side. Here are some options:
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Freelance journalist or blogger (running your own blog)
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Homemade crafts (can be sold online or at fairs)
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Decorating and making custom cakes 
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Sales and auctions
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Photography (wedding, children, freelance)
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Carpentry work
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Graphic design
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Video creation and uploading to YouTube (with monetization)
Hobbies for collectors
Collecting can be a lifelong passion, stimulating memories and helping to remember and preserve the past. People who collect are attentive to detail and strive for completeness. your collection. Here are some good ideas for collection:
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Beer collection
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Collection of books
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collecting coins
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Collection of badges, postcards
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Collecting toys (unique or vintage)
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Collecting cars (expensive)
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Art collection
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Collection of consumer items: spoons, sugar bowls, potholders and other things
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Sports souvenirs and medals
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Collecting autographs
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Antique collecting
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Collection of natural minerals, meteorites
Are you expecting a child or have you recently had children yourself? Do you love crafts and art? But unable to leave the house for any reason, or just enjoying being at home? Whatever the reason, here are some hobby ideas for couch potatoes:
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Manufacturing jewelry
Ä Painting
Ä Ceramics
Ä Drawing
Ä Making candles
Ä Reading
Ä Soap making (can also make money if done for sale)
Ä Embroidery
Ä Journaling
Ä Digital art
Ä Cooking
Ä Culinary competitions
Ä Gingerbread houses
Ä Making dolls
Ä Dollhouse
Ä Making family photo albums
Ä Knitting
Ä Sewing
Ä Crochet
Ä Sewing blankets
Ä Gardening
Ä Watching movies and writing reviews
Ä Feng Shui
Ä Interior Design
Ä Writing stories, poems, novels
Ä Cross stitch
Do you like meeting new people? Do you enjoy activities that involve other people? If you answered “yes,” then these hobbies are for you:
Ä Flea markets
Ä Board games like Monopoly
Ä Table lotto
Ä Bowling
Ä Sports clubs
Ä Book clubs
Ä Playing in the theater, participating in amateur performances
Hobbies for music lovers
Music is a fundamental part of life. Here are some options for music lovers and the musically talented:
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Singing and choir
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Attending concerts
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Music History Research
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Write music
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Create your own music group, writing poetry and music and its promotion
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Music training
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Music collecting
Everyone needs to be less nervous and stress free and can have fun doing it! Here are some hobbies to relieve stress:
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Yoga
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Meditation
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Athletics and weightlifting
Seasonal Hobbies
Some activities can only be done at certain times of the year. Here are some hobbies that are good for different seasons:
Spring:
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Fairs and sales of seedlings, trees, seeds
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Visiting spring flower shows
Summer:
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Sailing
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Gardening
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Horticulture
Autumn:
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Autumn cycling tours
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Collection autumn leaves and creating bouquets and herbariums (children like)
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Apple picking
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Harvesting grapes, preparing wine and raisins
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Pumpkin crafts, sewing Halloween costumes
Winter:
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Creation New Year's decorations, lights, artificial cardboard trees, snowflakes and other bright products
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Sewing elegant suits for the whole family
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Rest in the mountains, sanatoriums in winter
Have a nice rest and leisure!
Everyone spends their leisure time differently. Some read books, others draw, others prefer sports or dancing, and some just lie on the couch in front of the TV. There are many options for spending time, but among them there are also some rather strange hobbies.
1 – Toy traveling
The essence of this unusual hobby is to send your toys around the world. For this purpose, the ToyVoyagers website was created, where a diary of a toy is kept, where you can choose a temporary home for it with its owners, send and receive photos. But if you want to bring the “traveler” home, the temporary owners will send the toy home.
2 – Extreme ironing
David Fitzgerald from the UK, also known as "Safety Setting", became interested in extreme ironing in 1997. From a simple security officer environment David turned into a real extreme sportsman. He irons underwater while skydiving or mountain climbing. Not everyone can adopt such a hobby.
3 – Dog grooming, China
Perhaps one of the most eccentric hobbies you can imagine. For the competition, the owners cut and dye the dogs in such a way that they become like other animals or objects. The main goal of the competition, which takes place in China, is, of course, money! For winning it you can get 30 thousand US dollars. I wonder what animal activists say about this hobby.
4 – Muing
There is a strange competition in Wisconsin where participants moo. The one who imitates a cow's moo best of all wins the main prize of the competition. The last winner was a ten-year-old boy named Austin, who was rewarded with $1,000, a gold bell and a cow costume.
5 – Train surfing
Train surfing as a hobby originated in Germany in the 1980s. Crazy hobby is considered one of the most dangerous in the world, and for good reason. Trainsurfers climb onto the roofs of trains and perform tricks: jumping or running at high speed. In search of adrenaline, the wildest train surfers take to the rooftops high speed trains. More than 40 people a year die just from trying to learn to surf on a train.
6 – Vehicle tattooing
Taiwanese pensioner Lee Zongxiong paints unusual graffiti on cars. Lee became interested in unusual tattooing Vehicle in 1999. The drawings are words from sacred Buddhist texts that the Taiwanese paints on the fenders, roof, license plates and even on car windows.
Lee only paints on his own cars, of which there are four in the family. His grandson promised to buy a big bus when he grows up so that his grandfather can enjoy his hobby.
7 – Participate in news in the background
Paul Yarrow from the UK has been in the news more than once. We have seen him on BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky News. Paul appears in the areas where the news crew is located and creeps into the background of the frame, playing a random passerby.
8. Collecting belly button fluff
Since 1984, Australian Graham Barker has been collecting perhaps the strangest collection in the world - belly button fluff. Over the years of his hobby, he collected 22 grams of fluff, for which he was included in the Guinness Book of Records. He sold his collection to the Australian Museum.
9 – Ecstasy Collection
In 2009, a man called Dutch authorities to report the theft of his ecstasy collection, which included more than 2,400 tablets. He knew it was illegal, but was concerned about the danger to his collection. The Dutchman has been collecting narcotic pills for more than 20 years.
10 – The largest paint ball
American Michael Carmichael applied 22,894 layers of paint to a baseball. One day he decided to paint his ball, and later came up with a new hobby - applying a new layer of paint on top of the old one, always of a different color. Since 1977, the ball has increased its weight to 1588 kg and has become a real attraction.
11 – Dorodango
A Japanese hobby that involves polishing mud balls. Strange hobby was a traditional hobby of Japanese children. There is even a specific technique for creating mirror-smooth mud balls.
12 – Faking Death
They say that after faking death in DPS and murder, Chuck was invited to a movie where he would play a corpse.
13 – Collecting paper bags
Some people collect sanitary paper bags that are provided in hospitals or airplanes. One of the largest collections is collected by a Singaporean baggist - it includes 388 packages from 186 airlines. Now, for those who are passionate about this hobby, there are websites where you can buy paper bags from different companies.
14 – Carousel ride
A 78-year-old man from the USA went on rides 90 times in one day. For Vic Clement these are quite ordinary numbers. Since childhood, he loves carousels and can ride on them for several hours without a break. Throughout his life, Vic has tried many rides, riding them more than 4,000 times.
15 – Collecting handcuffs
Frank Reno collected the most large collection handcuffs in the world. It contains 377 copies. Frank took up the hobby in 1995. The collection can be seen at blacksteel.com.
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Looking for a fun and inexpensive hobby? It helps fill life with meaning and have fun free time. Sometimes a hobby can be quite expensive, but there are many cheap options that are just as informative and useful. Here is a list of fifty hobbies.
DIY alterations
You can find something that needs repair right in your home, sew clothes, or learn how to make gifts with your own hands. Learn new skills while upgrading your home! In addition, there are many ideas for alterations on the Internet.
Thematic list
Make a list of things you would like to see in hometown, and go for a walk. Or maybe you have a list of films that you have been wanting to watch for a long time? Making and following through on a list can be a lot of fun.
Documentaries
You can find many interesting and free documentaries on the Internet or watch them on TV. Just choose a topic that interests you.
Learning something new
Education is not boring at all! What interests you most? It doesn't matter what it is, from science to horror films, just develop knowledge in the field that attracts you.
Gardening
Working in the garden is not just pleasure, but also benefit - such an activity has a therapeutic effect. You can simply buy a pot of soil and a packet of seeds.
Camping with a tent
Try going on a hike with friends. All you need is a tent, food and drink. If there is no forest nearby, you can pitch a tent right in the yard - it's fun!
Board games
Set aside an evening for Board games with friends or family. This is an affordable hobby that allows you to have a great time.
New music
Look for new songs, discover unfamiliar genres, and you might find a band you love. 
Preserving Memories
Compiling thematic albums helps you remember all the most pleasant moments of your life and bring your creative ideas to life.
Knitting
Cheap and interesting hobby will help you have a great time - you can knit gifts for everyone you know! You will never be bored on the road again, because you will be knitting.
Cooking
Knowing how to cook is a useful skill that allows you to spend your time productively. you can cook delicious dishes even from the simplest ingredients.
Drawing
Try expressing yourself with pencil or paints.
Go to a free event
There are probably some festivals or concerts taking place near you free entry, you just need to find out information about them.
Investment
When you invest money, you make a profit, so if you are financially savvy, you can consider investing as a hobby.
Saving
Volunteering
If you have free time, becoming a volunteer would be a great solution for you.
Yoga classes
If you practice at home, it will be a completely free hobby. Yoga is good for the mind and body.
Writing
You can start an electronic diary or even start writing your own book.
Card games
Get yourself a deck of cards and invite your friends over. There are hundreds of games.
Dancing
This is a cheap hobby that will have a positive effect on your figure.
Reading
This is a great way to develop your intelligence. Choose a book in your favorite genre and take your mind off your worries.
Foreign language
There are many ways to study foreign language, so start educating yourself.
Exploring your hometown
Walk the streets, walk across all the bridges. You probably don't know everything you could about your city.
Latest events
Keep track of what's happening in the world. Try to find out about the situation in neighboring countries from the news. 
Tricks
Learn a few tricks and impress your friends and family with a magic show.
Internet games
There are many websites online where you can entertain yourself with a variety of games.
Origami art
This beautiful art, which is available to everyone. In addition, you can transform your interior with its help.
Internet
You probably already use the Internet, but there is always something new to discover online. Viewing articles, videos, spending time on a forum based on interests - choose what you like.
Writing a song
If you creative person, try to compose a song.
World record
If you have interesting or unusual skills, try setting a world record.
Museums
Maybe somewhere in the area there are museums that have open days.
Sudoku
These puzzles can be played for free and are very interesting and entertaining.
Jogging
Once you have a pair of sneakers, getting out of the house is all you need to do. Jogging is good for both the body and the mind.
Meditations
If you have enough patience, try meditation for inner harmony.
Blog
Start an electronic diary to express yourself and find like-minded people.
Podcasts
These are audio stories that can be devoted to a variety of topics.
Photo
If you enjoy taking pictures, try making photography a hobby.
Biking
A bicycle will help you maintain your figure; you can enjoy nature views or chat with friends while walking.
Wood carving
This is an unusual hobby that requires only wood and a knife. You can create amazing items with your own hands. 
Playing on a sports team
If you love sports, you can join an amateur team of players.
Teaching
If you are an expert in any field, you can have a great time sharing your knowledge with others.
Admiring the starry sky
All you need is a simple telescope and a place where the city's electric lighting remains far enough away.
Kite
If the weather permits, you can make a kite and go for a walk.
Programming
You can learn to create computer programs on the Internet. This is not just an interesting, but also a very useful skill, perhaps it will even turn into your professional career.
Pet training
If you have a pet, you can have a great time teaching it some simple tricks. If simple commands have already been learned, try something more unusual and complex.
Interest club
If you and your friends share some hobby, you can open a hobby club together, where other people will come for discussions. It's not as difficult as it seems and is very exciting.
Calligraphy
You will need paper and a special pen. That's it, you're ready to start this amazing hobby! Calligraphy lessons can be found on the Internet.
Gathering
Collecting is a lot of fun and inexpensive if you choose something affordable to collect. Anything will do - coins, clothes, comics.
People watching
If you love watching crowds on the street, make it your hobby. Just sit on a bench and watch strangers pass by.
Geography
If you search for places using their exact coordinates, you can have an interesting time. All you need is a device with GPS capability and some energy for active walking.