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Think the Olympics are kind of — well, boring?<\/em> Try the Worthylimpics<\/a>, including such events as Chainsaw Fencing, Magma Jumping, and Slalom Sniping …<\/p>\n

(via J-Walk<\/a>)<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Think the Olympics are kind of — well, boring? 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