Lars Andersen has rediscovered an ancient form of archery that allows him to shoot 10 arrows in 4.9 seconds, while it takes others 13-35 seconds. He is even faster than the fictional archer Legolas in the Lord of the Rings series.
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The practice of identifying baseball players by number was started by the Yankees in 1929.
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The average life span of a major league baseball is 5-7 pitches.
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The king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard playing card!
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Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand.
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Cheetahs were raced at Romford greyhound stadium in 1937!
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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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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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