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[–] MrPoletki@feddit.uk 2 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

(except Buzkashi which is played on horseback but uses a a goat carcass instead of a ball)

wait...what?

[–] Azrael@reddthat.com 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, you read that correctly...

A decapitated, disemboweled goat is surprisingly hard to tear apart. The hide and connective tissue can withstand dozens of riders yanking it around at full gallop.

[–] MrPoletki@feddit.uk 1 points 2 hours ago

Are you telling me a goat ball is the GOAT of balls?