Planking, Laying Face Down In Public With Your Arms To The Sides

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Planking, a fad gaining popularity in Australia, where people lay face down in public spaces with their arms to the sides.

Of course one must be careful while Planking, since it can lead to death.

Over on BuzzFeed, Chris Menning points out that Planking has been around for years in a previous incarnation known as the Lying Down Game.

Scott Beale
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