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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Nut pimping, stampsies anything goes': Peckham hosts rival to world conker contest

The 2023 World Conker Championships faced an unprecedented cheating controversy involving 82-year-old David Jakins and his alleged steel conker.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

A Very English Sporting Scandal: Did a Steel Conker Taint a Title?

The recent World Conker Championships have been marred by controversy, as accusations surfaced that 82-year-old champion David Jakins used a metal conker to secure his victory, raising questions about the integrity of this beloved tradition.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Cheating alleged after men's world conker champion found with steel chestnut

Investigation underway for cheating claims in World Conker Championships involving men's winner David Jakins found with a steel chestnut.
fromMail Online
10 months ago

Science behind the perfect conker - and why bigger isn't always better

The iconic game of conkers, rooted in British culture for 200 years, emphasizes that smaller conkers can be more advantageous due to their structural integrity.
OMG science
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