A Bucolic Stone-Skimming Contest in Scotland Is Infiltrated by Cheaters
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A traditional stone-skimming contest in Scotland was marred by allegations of cheating, raising questions about the integrity of the sport, with the HN discussion touching on the challenges of policing informal competitions.
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KaibeezyAuthor
3 months ago
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