The Amish came to the US from Europe during the 19th century after separating from the Anabaptist church. They set up their own farms and communities, and have lived in very much the same way ever since. Their population has grown rapidly, and there are an estimated 300,000 living in the US today. The Amish stand out due to their strict attire and their rejection of technology. Their relative isolation from the rest of American society has provoked intrigue over the decades, as the contrast between their way of life compared with their neighbors becomes more extreme.
Indeed, the rules and traditions of the Amish can seem totally bizarre to an outsider. Click through this gallery to find out what life might be like if you were Amish.