The Stanley Cup originally was only seven and a half inches high.
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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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Babe Ruth wore No. 3 because he batted third.
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A 'face-off' in hockey was originally called a 'puck-off'.
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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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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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In 1910 football teams were penalized 15 yards for an incompleted forward pass.
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