There is a growing sport in Berlin and London called Chess Boxing. Players alternate between a round of chess and a round of boxing until one is declared winner either by checkmate, KO, or technical stoppage.
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In 2011, two men paraglided from the summit of Mt. Everest, arriving at a village in 42 minutes and avoiding the dangerous conventional 3 day descent.
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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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Basketball great Wilt Chamberlain never fouled out of a game.
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Prior to 1900, prize fights lasted up to 100 rounds.
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All major league baseball umpires must wear black underwear while on the job!
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In 1910 football teams were penalized 15 yards for an incompleted forward pass.
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