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The Commish's Court: Liar, liar, pants on fire

By A.J. Mass
ESPN.com

Monday, November 26, 2007

Every year in Sheffield, England, they crown the world's biggest liar. It's a competition that dates back to the 19th century, when local pub owner Will Ritson used to entertain his regulars with his tall tales, such as the one in which he grew a turnip large enough to move his family into, or that he was going to get a date with that new waitress, Diane. John Graham has won the competition six times, if you dare to believe his claims, including this year, when he delighted the international au ...

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