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Newton, Iowa - International Wrestling Institute & Museum

Did you know Abe Lincoln was a wrestler and that wrestling used to be done in the nude? Neither did I until I visited the International Wrestling Institute & Museum. Minnesota may have a governor that is an ex-wrestler, but Iowa has a museum dedicated to the true art of wrestling! [Tiffany Menke, 05/13/2001]

[RA: Exactly what are you suggesting about our 16th President? The museum's literature notes "wrestling is one of just three sports mentioned in the Bible"...]

International Wrestling Institute & Museum:
Address: Newton, IA
Directions: Just off Interstate 80, Exit 164. 1690 W. 19th St. South. Tues-Sat 10am - 5pm.Closed Sundays & Mondays Admission: ~$3.

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