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    In 1998, Serena and Venus Williams said they could beat any man ranked 200 or worse in a game of tennis. Karsten Braasch, ranked 203, accepted the challenge and easily beat them, 6-1, 6-2.
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    Yao Ming's Father Was the Tallest Man in China, Mother Was Tallest Female Basketball Player
    The Chinese government "encouraged" the country's tallest female basketball player to marry the country's tallest man. Their child was Yao Ming.
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    All major league baseball umpires must wear black underwear while on the job!
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    Maryland's State Sport
    Maryland's State Sport
    The state sport of Maryland is Jousting.
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    During WWII, because a lot of players were called to duty, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles combined to become The Steagles.
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    Babe Ruth wore No. 3 because he batted third.
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    Kobe Bryant was named after a steak.
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    Basketball great Wilt Chamberlain never fouled out of a game.
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