Now we know where ABC got the idea for their hit show Wipeout….from the age old Italian tradition of greasing a log, putting it on an incline over water, and challenging brave young men and women to run straight up it to grab their national flag. Fantastico!

 
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 Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....