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Women show off their strength in rubber chicken throwing contest at Pioneer Hall
3+ week, 3+ day ago (200+ words) Dozens of women gathered outside Pioneer Hall at the Iowa State Fair to compete in the Rubber Chicken Throwing Contest, combining arm strength with camaraderie. The winner of the contest threw her rubber chicken an impressive 50 feet. Some participants have…...