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Chess Boxing

It is a mixture of chess and boxing, where the two sports are played alternately. There are 11

rounds in total, 6 of chess (4 minutes) and 5 of boxing (3 minutes). Who wins in either of the two disciplines wins the match but must endure a lot.

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Eukonkanto

Practiced in Finland, Sweden and in Estonia, is the "Challenge to charge your wife" in which you have to charge your wife and carry her during a very complicated obstacle

circuit. Win who completes the circuit in the shortest possible time, and the prize depends on the weight of the wife.