^. I was reading one time something the famous historian, Edward Said wrote: he talked about his betting experiences at the track. Instead of betting on which horse won, placed, whatever; he and his friends would bet on how far in front or behind the line the winning horse's nose would be in the finish photo. That was his spread if you will.
I'm trying to think what the strangest thing I have ever bet on was (for money). When I was a kid my friends, and I took a trip out to the very formal town of Wheaton, IL; infamous for its bible bangers. In case you don't know this town has more churches per capita than anywhere in the world. We convinced one guy to streak through a block party, and bet on what types of beating sticks men would bring out. I said rake for $5 and won. There was a hoe as well, but no one said hoe.
I'm trying to think what the strangest thing I have ever bet on was (for money). When I was a kid my friends, and I took a trip out to the very formal town of Wheaton, IL; infamous for its bible bangers. In case you don't know this town has more churches per capita than anywhere in the world. We convinced one guy to streak through a block party, and bet on what types of beating sticks men would bring out. I said rake for $5 and won. There was a hoe as well, but no one said hoe.