In general, I try to keep an open mind about different cultures and their traditional customs. But it blows my mind that in 2009, people still believe in nonsense like THIS . . .

On Monday, a 2-year-old boy from Bhubaneswar, India named Sagula Munda got married . . . to his NEIGHBOR’S DOG.

Let me say that again. On Monday, a 2-year-old Indian boy got married to a DOG!

I know what you’re thinking . . . WHY??? Apparently, Sagula had grown a tooth on the upper part of his gum which, according to tribal lore, is a bad omen that makes him more likely to be attacked by tigers or other wild animals.

So Sagula married the dog to please the gods . . . in hopes that they’d ward off evil spirits and keep him safe. For what it’s worth, India’s government doesn’t recognize marriages between humans and dogs . . . of course . . . and Sagula won’t have to divorce the dog in order to get married to a HUMAN when he grows up.