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Here are five intriguing taboo traditions from various cultures around the world:

1. *Famadihana (Turning of the Bones) - Madagascar*
**What it is**: Famadihana is a funerary tradition practiced by the Malagasy people. Every five to seven years, families exhume the bodies of their ancestors, wrap them in fresh cloth, and dance with the remains before returning them to the family tomb.
**Why it's taboo**: This practice might seem unsettling to outsiders, as handling the dead is a cultural taboo in many parts of the world. However, it is seen as a joyful occasion to honor and communicate with ancestors.

2. *Endocannibalism - Yanomami Tribe, Amazon Rainforest*
**What it is**: Some indigenous tribes, like the Yanomami in the Amazon, practice endocannibalism, where they consume the ashes of their deceased loved ones mixed with fermented banana to keep their spirit alive within the tribe.
**Why it's taboo**: Cannibalism in any form is generally seen as taboo across most cultures. However, in Yanomami belief, it is a sign of respect, ensuring the spirit of the dead remains within the community.

3. *Foot Binding - China (Historical Practice)*
**What it was**: Foot binding was a traditional Chinese practice where young girls' feet were tightly bound to prevent them from growing, with the goal of creating "lotus feet," a sign of beauty and status.
**Why it's taboo**: The practice was extremely painful and permanently disabled many women. It is now illegal in China and widely regarded as a violation of human rights. However, it was once a celebrated tradition in elite Chinese society.

4. *Sati (Widow Burning) - India (Historical Practice)*
**What it was**: Sati involved a widow self-immolating (or being forced to) on her deceased husband's funeral pyre. It was once seen as the ultimate act of devotion and purity in parts of India.
**Why it's taboo**: The practice was often forced upon women, leading to the death of many widows. It has been banned in India since 1829, but its legacy still brings a taboo association with widowhood in certain areas.

5. *Lip Plates - Mursi Tribe, Ethiopia*
**What it is**: Among the Mursi women of Ethiopia, inserting lip plates is a tradition where large discs are placed in the lower lip, stretching it over time. The size of the plate is seen as a sign of social standing and beauty.
**Why it's taboo**: Body modification to such extreme levels is often seen as taboo in many cultures, where it is regarded as disfigurement. In Mursi culture, however, it is a rite of passage symbolizing strength and identity.

These taboo practices highlight the vast cultural diversity and the different ways traditions and beliefs are viewed across the globe. What may be normal in one society can be considered highly taboo in another.