In 1998, Serena and Venus Williams said they could beat any man ranked 200 or worse in a game of tennis. Karsten Braasch, ranked 203, accepted the challenge and easily beat them, 6-1, 6-2.
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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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The practice of identifying baseball players by number was started by the Yankees in 1929.
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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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At horse race tracks, the favorite wins fewer than 30% of the time!
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People in nudist colonies play volleyball more than any other sport.
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