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EGG TRIVIA Q's and A's

3. Eggs may be used in sport. Which of the following is an egg sport?

A. Egg-stomping.

No, not a commonly practiced sport anyway.

B. Egg-balancing.

Yes! This is a game where people race while carrying eggs on spoons. The first person to cross the finish line with their egg intact wins. This is not the only answer however!

C. Egg-dancing.

No, but maybe it should be.

D. Egg-specking.

Yes! Eggs are rolled against each other on a lawn or down a hill. The person with the uncracked egg at the end, wins. Egg-specking originated in Europe and is practiced at the White House every Easter. This is not the only answer however!

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