How People In Nepal Risk Their Lives To Find 'Mad Honey' | Risky Business | Business Insider

For centuries, the Gurungs, an indigenous people, have been the only ones to harvest "mad honey" from their cliff in Nepal. The honey has hallucinogenic properties, and finding it is a big part of the Gurungs' culture. We followed the village's main honey hunter to find out why this ancient tradition is still happening and what makes it such a risky business.

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