Switchboard explores some of the mythologies and bizarre traditions surrounding Cambridge examinations. We speak to two Senior Wranglers - the position awarded to the person with the highest score in the Cambridge maths tripos exams - about their thoughts on the position, its historical prestige, its modern relevance, and the impact of high-pressure exams on mental health. We also discover the position of the wooden spoon - the prize awarded to the student with the lowest mark.

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