These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

Robot Camel Jockeys?

This is no joke. robot camel races are a thing. In fact, betting on robot camel races is a multi-million dollar industry that is fairly stable. Similar to horse racing, the robot jockeys stabilize the camels and make sure they run on the track, the camel that runs the fastest wins. 

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