Around the World, Without Falling Off the Edge: Australia

Forget anything you have been taught at school – it’s all lies. My job here is to help debunk a few worldly myths, one country at a time. This week, we take a closer look at the Australian Outback.

Australians ride kangaroos:

Growing up in a country where everything is out to kill you, one has to adapt! Children are trained in the art of kangaroo riding, where they take their kangaroos to school everyday. For those unable to own their own kangaroo, there are special Kangaroo Stops where kids (and adults), can wait for a ride. You may not see many hopping along down the streets, however, as trying to find a good spot to park Kangaroos can definitely be a struggle.

Crocodile wrestling is a thing:

This is considered Australia’s national sport. Many local and national competitions are held each year in order to find the country’s best crocodile wrestler. Only the fittest citizens are trained at an early age, preparing them for the day when they will have to go out in the wild and meet their reptile match. For many, the competition can provide a little too much pressure, so it is not rare to find families going out into the bush to find their own crocodile to wrestle on a more low-key term.

Australia is the home of barbecue:

Aussies are always looking for that extra thrill of danger, so they will gleefully add any opportunity to cook out next to an open flame to their list.

Australians go surfing:

For many, this happens every day. With approximately 85% of Australians living within fifty kilometers of the coastline, a quick surf before work is not a rare occurrence. In fact, Australians are so chill and casual that they definitely do not have daily chores, demanding work schedules, or school to take care of like many other people.