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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People in nudist colonies play volleyball more than any other sport.
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The king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard playing card!
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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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Left-handed people are better at sports that require good spatial judgment and fast reaction, compared to right-handed individuals.
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The first baseball caps were made of straw.
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All major league baseball umpires must wear black underwear while on the job!
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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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