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Wife Carrying Contest: Wish to earn your wife's weight in beer?
Sep 10 2008, Rajni

Tired of football, basketball or other boring sports? Well, here’s real sports news. Every year, an exciting sport event popularly known as Wife Carrying Championship takes place in Maine. You’ll be surprised to know what men get if they win the...

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