Among the most bizarre competitions held on the planet, certainly including the World Championship eating nettles. Championship is held annually on June 19 at a hotel in Bottle Inn, located in the village of Marshwood, United Kingdom. Is it worth to note that the strangeness of the competition lies in the properties of nettles, creating unbearable burning sensation in the mouth? In this searing pain persists over a long period, sometimes goes to the length of the week. Separately, it is worth noting that an intolerable burning sensation - not only inconvenience the competitors, because the plant also has a powerful laxative effect.