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 1910 football teams were penalized 15 yards for an incompleted forward pass.
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The first baseball caps were made of straw.
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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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Prior to 1900, prize fights lasted up to 100 rounds.
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It takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year's supply of footballs.
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So that's how they cheat - a microwaved baseball will fly farther than a frozen baseball.
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