The first baseball caps were made of straw.
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Cheetahs were raced at Romford greyhound stadium in 1937!
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The fastest red card in football/soccer history was 2 seconds when Lee Todd was sent off for foul language after he exclaimed "f**k me, that was loud" after the starting whistle.
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Prior to 1900, prize fights lasted up to 100 rounds.
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Tug of War was an Olympic event between 1900 and 1920.
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The king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard playing card!
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People in nudist colonies play volleyball more than any other sport.
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