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Posted by Matt in July 4th, 2008

How to Win Your Wife’s Weight in Beer

Every year, the small Finnish town of Sonkajärvi hosts the Wife Carrying World Championships. All men have to do is sprint around an obstacle course while carrying their wives. And the women? They have to hold on tight — which isn’t as easy as it sounds. more…


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Wife Carrying Contest in Lithuania 2008
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Australian Wife Carrying Champions - NBN News
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Wife Carrying at the 4th Annual Viking Boat Races & Festival
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