In a Nigerian, when we see cockroach we pick up any available object, hunt it down, kill it and throw it away but in Australia, they use cockroaches for entertainment and to make money.
Cockroach racing(the racing of cockroaches) is a club gambling activity which started in 1982 at the Story Bridge Hotel in Brisbane ,
Queensland , Australia. The event is held on 26 January, Australia Day, and is given the title "Australia Day Cockroach Races".
This type of racing has spread to many parts of the world including the United States. In North America, cockroach racing has recently become a popular feature for money, prizes, or just for its entertainment value.
In the first ever event held in 1982, the winning cockroach was called 'Soft Cocky'. Cockroaches are brought to the races by the participants but the roach could also be bought at the venue of the races. The preferred option is, however, to bring one's own cockroaches, from the stable. The proceeds of the event are given away to charity.
Source.... Wikipedia
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