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Jegi-chagi involves keeping a paper wrapped coin in the air

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Hacky sack is infinitely more dangerous when there is actual metal involved. The traditional Korean game of Jegi-chagi challenges players to continuously juggle a heavy coin wrapped in shredded paper using only the sides of their feet, essentially turning spare change into an airborne object of aggressive ankle dexterity.

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