A woman dropped a stick and then picked it up again. As a result of her dropping the stick, people thousands of miles away were very upset. Why?
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She was running a relay race that was broadcast on TV?
ReplyDeleteYes, Renee, you're correct! I was thinking particularly of the Olympics, but it could be any relay race. Good job.
ReplyDeleteMarcia,
ReplyDeleteI was going to guess the same answer, but I saw Renee's comment before I could write anything. I think this will prove to be an easy one.
Mark
Awww Man.. I knew this one! :)De
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