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Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut (www.theguardian.com)
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Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago

Is there anything sacred left in this forsaken world

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago

TIL Conkers is a game--with a world championship no less

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

What faith is left in a world of steel conkers

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Nuts.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Why is a judge allowed to compete?