One of the most ingenious bets in history occurred in England, in the 18th century. In the city of Brighton, a wealthy butcher named Bullock offered a bet to a young aristocrat, Count Barrymore. What’s interesting is that Bullock, being a man who was well-trained, but rather ingenious, proposed to the Count, who was passionate about athletics, to compete in running. The butcher boldly stated that he intended to overtake the young Barrymore on a 100 meters course, but on the condition that he chooses a place for the race and leaves behind a 35-meter forum. The winning amount is equal to the value of the entire business of the butcher. The Count accepted the challenge. A few minutes before the race, the butcher revealed his plan. It turns out that he chose the narrowest street of Black Lion Lane for the race, and when the Count easily caught up with the enemy, he simply couldn’t stand up to overtake. The Count accepted the defeat and paid the entire amount of the contract.