Cheese Rolling

Every year in May, people flock to Cooper's Hill to participate in the cheese rolling contest.

Participants take part in the most dangerous foot race in the world. The hill is around 300 high, slopes at a 45-degree angle, and is plagued with hard dirt and rocks.

The race starts when an eight-pound wheel of cheese is rolled down a hill and the first challenger to reach the bottom while giving chase is the winner.

After numerous broken bones, heavy sprains, and loads of concussions, the winner receives the wheel of cheese and pride for an entire year.

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