There is a basketball court on the top floor of the U.S. Supreme Court Building. It’s known as the “highest court in the land.”
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Hockey player Jarome Iginla donates $2,000 to the children’s charity Kidsport for every goal he scores. Since 2000 it has added up to more than $700,000.
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Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand.
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Most NASCAR Teams use nitrogen in their tires instead of air.
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Pittsburgh is the only city where all major sports teams have the same colors: Black and gold.
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The household wrench was invented by boxing heavyweight champion Jack Johnson in 1922.
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Tug of War was an Olympic event between 1900 and 1920.
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