Tug of War was an Olympic event between 1900 and 1920.
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Prior to 1900, prize fights lasted up to 100 rounds.
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A 'face-off' in hockey was originally called a 'puck-off'.
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All major league baseball umpires must wear black underwear while on the job!
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So that's how they cheat - a microwaved baseball will fly farther than a frozen baseball.
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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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Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand.
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Three consective strikes in bowling is called a turkey.
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