12: Play Pooh Sticks

After reading a few Winnie- the-Pooh stories , have fun playing this iconic game. Best played with 2 or more people. Find a fast flowing river with a bridge over it, I would recommend a footbridge without any other traffic. Choose your stick with care. All drop your sticks into the river at the same time; the person whose stick emerges out the other side first is the winner!
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