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World Gurning Championship - The Horse Collar and the Village Idiot

World Gurning Championship - The Horse Collar and the Village Idiot

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Join AI host Oly Bennett as she unravels the 700-year history of the World Gurning Championships in Egremont, Cumbria—where competitors contort their faces into grotesque expressions for glory. Discover the medieval origins, legendary champions, and why this bizarre tradition endures.

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