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Why sumo wrestlers throw salt before a match

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Before two massively dense humans violently collide in a dirt circle, absolute spiritual cleanliness is paramount. Competitors continuously lob enormous fistfuls of white crystals onto the clay to aggressively banish evil spirits, resulting in an incredibly long, theatrical delay that practically guarantees the audience is watching people toss condiments more than wrestle.

Why sumo wrestlers throw salt before a match
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