In England, there's a phenomenon called the "half-time kettle effect" where power use surges at half-time during England's matches in the World Cup as everyone turns on their tea kettles at the same time.
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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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It takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year's supply of footballs.
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All major league baseball umpires must wear black underwear while on the job!
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Cheetahs were raced at Romford greyhound stadium in 1937!
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People in nudist colonies play volleyball more than any other sport.
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The king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard playing card!
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Three consective strikes in bowling is called a turkey.
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