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The Warrnambool's Grand Annual Steeplechase in Victoria, Australia, is the longest race in the world with 33 fences and much drama. This annual race is worth about $100,000, less than the Melbourne Cup Stake and without corporate sponsorship and million dollar athletes. It attracts over 35,000 people, who reserve their rooms a year ahead and blend in by drinking and gambling.

Portrayals, Horse racing, Horse-racing

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A wing and a Parer

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The journey of Ray Parer, a trained pilot, who participated in the flying race from England to Australia that took 206 days with total flying time of 168 hours, is detailed. He stood second in the competition and further continued with his passion for flying and taking up challenges of the flying race.

Australia, Appreciation, Achievements and awards, Military pilots, Air pilots, Military, Parer, Ray

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See ya later gladiators

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After the completion of Olympics at Athens, an analysis is made on how the different countries performed and the controversies related to many of them. The scandals and politics of the games with the host city being termed as the 'midwife' are discussed.

Greece, Legal issues & crime, Evaluation, Company legal issue, Investigations, Performances, Scandals, Athletes, Olympics

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