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15:03 August 13th, 2006

The sport of kings!

Posted by: Robert Basler
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The thrill of cockroach racing. No, come to think of it, “the sport of kings” may actually be horse racing. But cockroach racing, shown here, is much easier to clean up after. Just the quick stomp of a heel or cloud of Raid, and you’re off to enjoy your winnings. And it’s exciting. These roaches move along at quite a clip - quite a roach clip, I guess you’d say…roach300.jpg     

 

Cockroaches are seen before the start of a race during the Great Cockroach Derby in Singapore August 10, 2006. REUTERS/Kimitsu Yogachi      

3 comments so far

Things that belong under a shoe……

Shoelover will take cockroaches for $200.00, Alex. xoxo Shoelover…

- Posted by Shoe Lover: Clear Shoe Boxes, News, Views, Sales, Accessories

Seems like a great idea.

- Posted by Gordon Mackenzie

[...] The <b>sport</b> of kings! [...]

- Posted by Sports Center » In the first part of the 20th century, the United States became the centre for professional boxing

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