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Log rolling
Also known as Birling

Two players stand on a floating log and spin it with their feet, trying to make the other lose balance and fall in the water.
Heritage note
Part of the living heritage of United States, Canada. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.
Origins
Usually placed in the era of Modern Heritage (1800 to today), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of The Americas: North America.
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