Life's Little Mysteries Sports Archives
Wimbledon Wants to Know: Are Pigeons Pests?
March 25, 2010, Jeanna Bryner
Most pest definitions would surely include feral pigeons.
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Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?
March 24, 2010, Michelle Bryner
Nearly a century ago, after someone realized that a scuffed-up ball travels farther than a shiny new one, balls gained dimples.
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Why are Races Run Counterclockwise?
March 24, 2010, Heather Whipps
It's believed to be easier for righties, who make up the majority of world population, to run in a counterclockwise motion.
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When Did Bowling Start?
March 23, 2010, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
An Egyptian child's tomb, dating to 3,200 B.C., contained bowling balls and pins.
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What Exactly Is the Olympic Tradition?
March 22, 2010, Greg Soltis
The Olympics values should underly all Olympic activities and extend beyond the playing field.
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Why Is Baseball Spring Training in Both Florida and Arizona?
March 22, 2010, Dan Peterson, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Spring training used to be in just Florida. But racial tension fueled the founding of Arizona's Cactus League.
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How Are NCAA Tournament Basketball Seeds Chosen?
March 18, 2010, Dan Peterson, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
How are March Madness teams placed across the bracket? And what does "seed" mean?
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Does Boxing Cause Brain Damage?
March 18, 2010, Ben Mauk
Research has long shown that head trauma - something no boxer can avoid -- puts one at risk for permanent brain damage.
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Does Stretching Really Prevent Injury?
March 17, 2010, Benjamin Radford
Stretching before exercise sounds like a good idea, but in fact there is little or no benefit to it.
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What Is RPI in College Basketball?
March 17, 2010, Dan Peterson, Life’s Little Mysteries Contributor
Ratings Percentage Index factors in winning percentage of a team's opponents.
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How Does the Iditarod Race Work?
March 12, 2010, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
Find out what makes sled dogs ultra-athletes.
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