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Odd hobbies, you might actually enjoy.
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items Not every hobby has to be hiking or painting—some of the weirdest ones end up being the most fun. Think mushroom art, real-life wizard sports, or even folding toilet paper just because you can. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to try something totally...
Okay, this sounds random, but trust me—mushrooms can make these wild, galaxy-like prints just from their spores. It’s like nature’s version of tie-dye, and it’s strangely calming to do.
How to Make a Spore Print
Apparently, there are full-on competitions for who can do the most realistic cow impression. Part of me wants to sign up just to say I did it. The other part of me knows I’d win.
Mooing Is A Hobby?
I swear this is a real thing. People take their ironing boards up cliffs or on paddleboards and…iron. It’s ridiculous but kind of iconic? I’m not doing it—but I lowkey admire the commitment.
Extreme Ironing: A Dangerous, Daring And Daft Pursuit
It sounds chaotic—and it is—but in the best way. You run around with a broom between your legs playing a real game based on Harry Potter. People go all out and it’s just pure joy.
The Weird and Wonderful World of College Sports: Quidditch
I didn’t know this was a real hobby until recently, and now I can’t unsee cool clouds. There are actually names for all the different types, and once you start paying attention, the sky hits different
Cloud Appreciation Society
I tried this once as a joke, and now I kind of love folding the TP into little bows and flowers. It’s such a random but fun way to surprise guests. Or your kids. Or just yourself.
Toilet Paper Origami | Fancy Toilet Paper Decor | Over the Top Design
Yes, you read that right. It’s like an obstacle course, but with ducks and trained dogs. I haven’t tried it (yet), but the videos alone made me want to move to a farm immediately.
Raising Ducks for Herding Trials
If you’ve ever wanted to do something rebellious and wholesome at the same time, this is it. You sneakily plant flowers or veggies in neglected public places—like a little act of kindness for the world.
The Guerrilla Gardening Home Page
If you're into driving games, this hobby takes it to the next level. People build entire setups with steering wheels and pedals—it’s so realistic you feel like you're in an actual race.
AdvancedSimRacing.com | North America's leading SimRacing retailer
This one’s so cool—it’s a Japanese art where you fix broken pottery using gold or metallic resin, and the cracks become part of the beauty. It’s honestly such a deep reminder that broken things can still be beautiful (cheesy, but true).
How to repair broken pottery with the Japanese Kintsugi technique
There are online groups where people hide random items in public spots for others to find and swap. It’s part treasure hunt, part social experiment, and makes the world feel just a little more playful
Geocaching Swaps
It’s eco-friendly art made with real moss. You paint murals or designs onto walls, and the moss grows into it. Totally legal and honestly gorgeous when it starts to sprout.
Moss graffiti : r/coolguides
It sounds creepy, but it’s actually really peaceful and historical. People visit old cemeteries, take beautiful photos, and research the stories behind the graves. It’s like uncovering forgotten chapters of life.
Unusual hobbies - how to be a taphophile
Basically, you grab a mic or even just your phone, and go capture everyday sounds—birds chirping, city noise, rain hitting the roof. People actually mix these into music or use them to create super calming playlists. It’s like building a little audio...
Field recording as a hobby? : r/fieldrecording
Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Grown adults in full knight armor battling each other with real (but blunted) swords, axes, and maces. It’s brutal, loud, and kind of incredible. There's a whole underground scene for it—some people train like a...
Armored Combat Sports