Place a bet on the ice breaking in Alaska's Tanana river (via USA Today)
Via USA Today:
Alaskans have been betting on when the ice on the Tanana River in the town of Nenana will break each spring since 1917, placing their wagers in red cans in grocery stores, gas stations and other retailers around the state.
The bets, at $2.50 apiece, can be placed between Feb. 1 and April 5. The 2009 total reached $283,723.
But non-residents can take part in the contest too, by mailing in their bets with a check or money order. For details and contact information, visit the website at nenanaakiceclassic.com.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2010-01-10-alaska-tanana-river_N.htm
Alaskans have been betting on when the ice on the Tanana River in the town of Nenana will break each spring since 1917, placing their wagers in red cans in grocery stores, gas stations and other retailers around the state.
The bets, at $2.50 apiece, can be placed between Feb. 1 and April 5. The 2009 total reached $283,723.
But non-residents can take part in the contest too, by mailing in their bets with a check or money order. For details and contact information, visit the website at nenanaakiceclassic.com.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2010-01-10-alaska-tanana-river_N.htm
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