Boxer Wladimir Klitshko auctioned his Olympic gold medal to raise money for underprivileged Ukrainian children. He raised $1,000,000. The buyer immediately returned the medal to Wladimir as he wanted it to remain in the Klitschko family.
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The practice of identifying baseball players by number was started by the Yankees in 1929.
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Babe Ruth wore No. 3 because he batted third.
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The household wrench was invented by boxing heavyweight champion Jack Johnson in 1922.
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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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At 120 miles per hour, a Formula One car generates so much downforce that it can drive upside down on the roof of a tunnel.
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All major league baseball umpires must wear black underwear while on the job!
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