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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The average life span of a major league baseball is 5-7 pitches.
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At horse race tracks, the favorite wins fewer than 30% of the time!
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There is a basketball court on the top floor of the U.S. Supreme Court Building. It’s known as the “highest court in the land.”
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Pittsburgh is the only city where all major sports teams have the same colors: Black and gold.
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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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Hockey player Jarome Iginla donates $2,000 to the children’s charity Kidsport for every goal he scores. Since 2000 it has added up to more than $700,000.
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When pitched, the average Major League baseball rotates 15 times before being hit.
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