Here's a change of pace from scandalous news coming from Washington.
The New York Times reports the latest performance enhancing doping scandal from the sports world. But you would never guess which sport.
Pigeon racing. Yes, that's right. Pigeon racing.
Who knew? Apparently pigeon racing has become huge. Some people really get excited about pigeons competing for how fast they can fly long distances, like 600 miles. One prize bird was recently purchased by a Chinese businessman for $450,000.
But much of the appeal seems to be from the high stakes betting that goes on. So, of course, where big money is involved, doping will soon follow.
Five racing birds in Belgium tested positive for drugs.
Dog racing, horse racing, Tour de France cyclists, Olympic sprinters? That's become all too common. But now . . . pigeons?
Ralph
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