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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Cheetahs were raced at Romford greyhound stadium in 1937!
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Basketball great Wilt Chamberlain never fouled out of a game.
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No high jumper has ever been able to stay off the ground for more than one second.
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When pitched, the average Major League baseball rotates 15 times before being hit.
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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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Left-handed people are better at sports that require good spatial judgment and fast reaction, compared to right-handed individuals.
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