From 1944 to 1978, contestants dressed like Tom Sawyer for Hartford’s annual frog-jumping contest that re-created the legendary competition in Mark Twain’s classic tale “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. On the afternoon of August 18, 2023, sixteen intrepid frogs and their ...

ANGELS CAMP, Calif. A rift between organizers of Calaveras Countys famous frog jumping contest did not keep away thousands of frog wranglers Sunday inspired by Mark Twains tall tale.About 4,000 ...

Justin Fasano may be only 19, but he had six decades of family history on his side when he and his frog, Kermit, took first place in the Calaveras County Frog Jump championship on May 21. This was the ...

WOODLAND — Competing in the 52nd annual Frog Jump at Woodland Planters Days is serious business. It takes some preparation: What’s the wind speed? How’s the terrain? But mostly, it comes down to the ...

If you're viewing this on the ABC10 App, tap here for multimedia. "He's good enough for one thing, I should judge -- he can out-jump any frog in Calaveras County." - Mark Twain, 1865 - The Celebrated ...

When Mark Twain authored "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" in 1865, he probably didn't expect the short story would be the spark that would result in scientists realizing that their ...