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Loony Dook in Scotland, UK
'Loony Dook' derived from 'loony' (colloquial 'lunatic') and 'dook' meaning in Scots dialect 'dunk'. This is a Scottish tradition of dipping into icy waters in fancy dress on Hogmanay ( New Years' Day). Mainly, Loony Dook takes place in Edinburgh where it attracts numerous inhabitants + tourists. Although, Loony Dook grows more and more popular all over the world.
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Photo by © Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Europe