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The camel race that started as a 1950s prank

Every year, camels thunder through Virginia City, Nevada — all because a 1950s newspaper editor invented the race as a joke, and the town decided to make it real. What began as a tall tale is now a beloved tradition where the punchline runs on four legs.

The upbeat factorThe upbeat factor: The best jokes become traditions.
✓ Verified · NPR · 2026-09-14 · USA
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