Life's Little Mysteries Sports Archives
Are Aquariums at the Marlins' New Ballpark Fish Abuse?
March 15, 2012, Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
Aquariums have been installed as the backstop in the new Miami Marlins baseball stadium. Animal rights activists say constant vibrations and noise will upset the fish.
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Two Pointers vs. Threes: Which Is the Better Basketball Shot?
March 12, 2012, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
To dunk or to put up a three, that is the question.
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Jeremy Lin's Stats Prove He Isn't a Fluke
February 17, 2012, Stuart Fox, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Statistics suggest Jeremy Lin really is an elite player.
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NBA Lockout Could Put Players at Risk of Injury, Expert Says
November 30, 2011, Adam Hadhazy, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
A shortened preseason could make NBA players more susceptible to injuries.
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The Tricky Case of Caster Semenya: How Sports and Science Classify Sex
August 28, 2011, Brooke Borel, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Caster Semenya is one of the fastest women in the world. Many people, however, think she might be more man than woman.
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Are Oscar Pistorius' Prosthetic Limbs an Unfair Advantage?
August 15, 2011, Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
A recent court ruling will allow double-amputee Oscar Pistorius to run in the 2011 World Championships and 2012 Olympics. Do his carbon fiber prosthetic legs give him an unfair advantage?
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Female Soccer Players Preen and 'Flop' Less Than Men, Studies Find
July 15, 2011, Dan Peterson, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Analysis of game tape shows that women soccer players tend to flop and preen less than their male counterparts.
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Which Is More Difficult: Amassing 3,000 Hits, or 500 Home Runs?
July 11, 2011, Dan Peterson, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Derek Jeter got his 3,000th hit this weekend, but would hitting 500 home runs have been harder?
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Does Grunting Help Tennis Players Win?
July 01, 2011, Dan Peterson, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
A lot of tennis players erupt in grunts when they strike the ball, but does it actually improve performance?
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Why Do Tennis Balls Bounce Faster on Wimbledon's Grass?
June 22, 2011, Dan Peterson, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Speedy serves and returns are a specialty of Wimbledon's grass courts.
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Will an NFL Lockout Really Start a Crime Wave?
June 15, 2011, Ben Shouse, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
Linebacker Ray Lewis says canceling the football season may increase crime, and he may be correct. Kind of.
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The Stanley Cup Holds 14 Beers, and Other NHL Trophy Facts
June 13, 2011, Dan Peterson, Life's Little Mysteries Contributor
The Stanley Cup is sport's most beloved trophy, and not just because it can hold a ton of beer.
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55-Year-Old Sets Weight-Lifting World Record
May 17, 2011, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
A 55-year-old man has set the Guinness World Record for arm-curling more than 60,000 pounds over the course of an hour.
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New World Record: Largest Zumba Class
May 10, 2011, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
On April 30, more than 1,200 Texans took part in a single Zumba exercise class, setting a new Guinness World Record as well as a new category.
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Why Do Kentucky Derby Horses Have Such Crazy Names?
May 03, 2011, Remy Melina, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
Kentucky Derby horses are almost as famous for their wordy names as they are for their speed. Life's LIttle Mysteries explains the bizarre traditions and regulations surrounding race horse naming.
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Can a Toddler's Athletic Skills Foretell Success?
May 02, 2011, Remy Melina, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
Can an 18-month-old's soccer skills really predict how well he'll play when he grows up? A professional soccer team seems to think so.
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1-Year-Old Signs Professional Soccer Team Contract
April 28, 2011, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
A YouTube video of an 18-month old kicking soccer balls into his toy chest has earned him a contact with a professional Dutch soccer team.
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New World Record: Longest Rugby Match
April 26, 2011, Remy Melina, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
Two women’s sports teams have set a new Guinness World Record for the longest rugby marathon by continuously playing against each other for more than 24 hours.
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Are Kickball and Tag Too Dangerous for Kids?
April 20, 2011, Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
The New York State Health Department has made a list of "risky games" including dodgeball, wiffleball, kickball, horseshoes and freeze tag.
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Why Do Golfers Yell 'Fore' When Teeing Off?
April 07, 2011, Remy Melina, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
Golfers sometimes yell out "fore" before taking a swing, but what's the origin of the term?
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Golf Balls Made from Lobster Shells? Only in Maine
March 31, 2011, Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
Researchers at the University of Maine have engineered biodegradable golf balls made from lobster shells.
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Does Clutch Hitting Exist in Baseball? The Debate Continues
February 23, 2011, Bjorn Carey, Life's Little Mysteries Managing Editor
In the debate over whether clutch hitting in baseball is real, statistics take another step toward disproving the myth.
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Which NFL Team Has Won the Most Championships?
February 04, 2011, Michael Avila, Life’s Little Mysteries Contributor
The Green Bay Packers have won the most NFL championships, but Life's Little Mysteries explains why the Pittsburgh Steelers might also have a claim to that record.
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'G' On Packers' Helmet Doesn't Stand for 'Green Bay' ... What?
February 04, 2011, Life's Little Mysteries Staff
Believe it or not, the 'G' on the Green Bay Packers' helmet does not stand for 'Green Bay.' Life's Little Mysteries explaisn the famous logo's origin.
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Hearting the Home Team: Super Bowl Losses Cause Cardiac Arrests
January 31, 2011, Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer
A Super Bowl loss for the home team can cause heart attacks in fans, according to a new study.
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