In Singapore, birds are trained to sing the sweetest melodies. In West Virginia, expert tasters pass judgment on the best water. Wales has its own way to hit balls off of walls. Anything, it seems, can become a contest. This year Atlas Obscura scoured the globe to find unexpected talents, almost-lost games, and the world’s largest cabbage. Looking for a new hobby for the new year? Perhaps you could try your luck with acrobatic lion dancing, a Malaysian favorite. Malaysia Has Turned Lion Dancing Into a Gravity-Defying Extreme Sport by…
