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    Prior to 1900, prize fights lasted up to 100 rounds.
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    The first baseball caps were made of straw.
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    Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand.
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    The household wrench was invented by boxing heavyweight champion Jack Johnson in 1922.
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    Longest Marathon Time
    Longest Marathon Time
    At the 1912 Olympics, a marathon runner quit and went home to Japan without telling officials and was considered a missing person in Sweden for 50 years. In 1966, he was invited to complete the marathon. His time: 54 years, 8 months, 6 days, 5 hours, 32 minutes and 20.379 seconds.
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    Tug of War was an Olympic event between 1900 and 1920.
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    At 120 miles per hour, a Formula One car generates so much downforce that it can drive upside down on the roof of a tunnel.
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    Maryland's State Sport
    Maryland's State Sport
    The state sport of Maryland is Jousting.
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