In Which A Frenchman Learns Cape Cod Is Far From France

Ben CohenBen Cohen|published: Sat 30th May, 16:15 2009
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If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then just quit. For the second time, Charlie Girard failed to row the 3,000 miles from Cape Cod to France, rowing about 150 miles, 100 more than last time. Surprisingly, he got "really tired, really fatigued." He won't try again. [ WBZ]

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