Crossnore frog-jumping contest keeps Twain-era tradition alive on July 4, one bullfrog leap at a time

Crossnore held a frog-jumping contest on July 4 that continued a tradition dating back to the Mark Twain era. The event featured American bullfrogs of varying abilities, with some jumping readily while others proved reluctant to move from the starting circle.

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