<p><b> by Andrew Caringi</b></p><p>Can walking on fire fight off evil?<p>Chinese villagers run across burning charcoal at 700 degrees Celsius as part of an ancient ceremony to drive away evil spirits and avoid disasters.</p><p>Although the ritual is no longer in mainstream Chinese society, it’s most common in Zhejiang province and still attracts large crowds.</p><p>Coal-walkers soak their feet in water beforehand to prepare for the daring run.</p><p>But still…that’s got to hurt. Ouch!</p></p><br /> <p>The post These Men Walk Over Burning Coal As Hot As 700 Degrees Celsius</a> appeared first on Vocativ</a>.</p>
