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    Peasant Olympics

    As the national pastime of China is essentially "winning gold medals," it makes sense that they host a Peasant Olympics.

    Amanda Dobbins
    by Amanda Dobbins

    Community Contributor

    The 6th Annual Peasant Games included competitions for such tasks as carrying water and storing grain. Notes the state news agency: "The games for the peasants place more emphasis on recreation and less on the results."

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