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Home Teams in Basketball Wear White Uniforms because the Home Team Has Access to Laundry Facilities. By Wearing Dark Colors, the Visiting Team was able to Conceal Stains.

Home Teams in Basketball Wear White Uniforms because the Home Team Has Access to Laundry Facilities. By Wearing Dark Colors, the Visiting Team was able to Conceal Stains. December 31, 2022

Michael Jordan Has the Highest Vertical Leap in NBA History December 31, 2022
Hideki Okajima, a Former Boston Red Sox, Had a Unique Pitching Motion That was Inspired by a Character in Yoishi Takashi's Manga "Ace!" December 30, 2022
Warrick Dunn, a Former NFL Player, Raised His Siblings While Attending College and Playing in the NFL After His Mom, A Police Officer, Was Shot Dead. He Met the Man Who was Convicted of Killing His Mother and Forgave Him. December 30, 2022
Steve Irwin Paid for One of His Security Guards to Train for MMA in the United States. Kyle Noke, the Security Guard, Went on to Fight in the UFC. December 24, 2022
In Curling, Good Sportsmanship and Politeness are Vital. Avoiding Trash Talk and Congratulating Opponents are Part of the Spirit of Curling. December 5, 2022
In 1999, Tiger Woods Hit a Tee Shot That Landed Behind a Boulder. The Boulder was Ruled as a Loose Impediment Which Meant It Could Be Moved. After the Obstruction was Removed, Woods Shot a Birdie. November 24, 2022
CarMax was Originally Founded by the Now-Defunct Consumer Electronics Company, Circuit City. November 18, 2022
In 2007, Somali Pirates Seized a North Korean Cargo Vessel. An American Warship answered the Ship's Distress Call. They Took Over the Ship and Gave Medical Assistance to the North Koreans. October 30, 2022
In 2009, an American Tourist Clung to the Outside of a Transcontinental Australian Train After Almost Being Left Behind. October 20, 2022
Trains Have Sandboxes Which Dispense Sand Immediately in Front of the Drive Wheels to Give the Train Traction on Steep or Slippery Rails. October 16, 2022
Tour de France Has a Dedicated Team to Travel Through the Route Ahead of the Stage to Cover Any Obscene Graffiti. October 12, 2022
Tom Dolan Has Both Exercise-Induced Asthma and a Narrow Trachea. He Only Has Access to 20% of the Air an Average Person Breathes. Despite This, He Was Considered One of the Best Swimmers in the World. September 24, 2022
Al Rosen, the Baseball Player, was also an Amateur Boxer Known for Challenging Anyone Who Insulted His Heritage. September 24, 2022
Junior Bridgeman is a Former NBA Player Who Spent His Off Seasons Working at Wendy’s to Better Understand How the Chain Operated. At the Peak, He Owned Over 100 Wendy’s Branches and was Worth Over $600 Million. September 18, 2022
Amtrak Trains are Often Delayed Whenever Freight Trains Illegally Slow Down. September 13, 2022
Folkracing is a Form of Entry-Level Rallycross Racing that Started in Finland. It was Mainly Designed to Run Across Gravel Tracks to Limit the Speed to 80 km/h. August 17, 2022
The Phoenix Suns Did Not Have an Official Mascot Until a Fan Came to a Home Game Dressed as a Gorilla, He Was Asked to Dance Underneath the Ring During a Timeout July 26, 2022
The Harlem Globetrotters Had One Official Recognized Loss in 1971; Rumored Losses in the 50's were Not Recognized July 23, 2022
Due to the Rise Deaths Connected with American Football, Colleges in California Switched to Rugby July 12, 2022