Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand.
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In 1910 football teams were penalized 15 yards for an incompleted forward pass.
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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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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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Left-handed people are better at sports that require good spatial judgment and fast reaction, compared to right-handed individuals.
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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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Tug of War was an Olympic event between 1900 and 1920.
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