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STRANGE AUSTRALIAN RACES

January 26th 2009 10:50
Australia
Australia hosts some strange races and sporting events. Here's a quick rundown of a few.

1. The Cockroach World Championship - Brisbane
Every Australia Day, the Story Bridge Hotel runs a cockroach race in Brisbane.

2. The Beer Can Regatta - Darwin
Every July or August , a race involving watercraft constructed out of discarded tinnies (beer cans).

3. Cane toad racing - Magnetic Island

4. The Camel Cup - Alice Springs

5. The Henley-on-Todd Regatta - Alice Springs
September every year, a race where bottomless boats are constructed so that their sailors can
run on foot.

6. Wife Carrying Championships - Singleton

7. Pig racing - Melbourne

8. The Nude Olympics - Maslin Beach
Every February with events such as tug-of-war, frisbee-throwing and a Best Bum competition.
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The COST of the 12 DAYS Of CHRISTMAS Annual REPORT

December 11th 2008 10:15
money pile
Here are the results from PNC's 2008 Annual Christmas Index.

Many factors have been brought into play this year including the rising cost of fuel and a lowered demand for certain items. However while some prices have increased, others such as the Three French Hens are now selling at a bargain price.
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Interesting Valentines Facts!

February 14th 2008 11:00
love heart
- Worldwide, over 50 million roses are given for Valentine's Day each year.

- Of all flowers purchased, men are responsible for buying approximately 3/4.
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The True Nature of Santa's Reindeer!

December 21st 2007 06:33
reindeer
An old, but timely fact:

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December.
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Even More Australian Facts

February 20th 2007 00:25
Parliament House, Canberra
 * In 1977, Alan Jones scored a surprise victory in the Austrian Grand Prix. Initially officials were going to play the Austrian anthem but then realised that Australia and Austria were not the same country. Unfortunately, they didn't have the Australian anthem so instead a local drunk played "Happy Birthday to You" on a trumpet.

* In 1983, the yacht "Australia II" ended the Americans 132 year dominance of the America's cup.
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