politics
How fast did Sam McDowell throw?
He threw uncommonly hard—he once broke three ribs while trying to put a little extra on a pitch. He bounced between the big league club and the minors fo...
Jan 25, 2026 8 Views
culture
How far does a pro golfer walk in 18 holes?
The World Golf Foundation estimates that golfers who walk an 18-hole course clock about 5 miles and burn up to 2,000 calories. But here's the rub: A...
Jan 25, 2026 7 Views
technology trends
Has anyone broke their neck boxing?
There were probably a few sighs of relief, too, after Pazienza won a one-sided 10-round decision over Luis Santana in his first fight since Pazienza brok...
Jan 25, 2026 6 Views
global news
Does NFL test for testosterone?
The NFL says it plans to toughen its screening for testosterone to bring it in line with recently stiffened standards for Olympic athletes. But there...
Jan 25, 2026 8 Views
environment
Did America invent hockey?
Just about everyone acknowledges Canada as the birthplace of hockey, but a new book claims the sport wasn't invented there or anywhere in North Amer...
Jan 25, 2026 13 Views
global news
How is Golden Boot decided?
What is the Golden Shoe? The European Golden Shoe (sometimes referred to as the European Golden Boot) is an award that is given to the player who finishe...
Jan 25, 2026 7 Views
science
Do you get relief from a dirt cart path in golf?
A player is entitled to relief without penalty from any path to which a foreign material (e.g., tar, gravel, dirt) has been applied. A player would not g...
Jan 25, 2026 9 Views
technology trends
Which is better roller skating or rollerblading?
Rollerblades are better for longer distances because you go faster. You can go long distances too on roller skates, of course, but you may struggle to ke...
Jan 25, 2026 6 Views
environment
What size bat did Ichiro use?
You win eight consecutive batting titles and then tell him he's wrong. Ichiro's bats are 33.5 inches long and weigh between 900 and 910 grams (...
Jan 25, 2026 12 Views
business
Has there ever been a shut out Super Bowl?
Surprisingly, no team has ever been shutout in Super Bowl history, while the most points ever given up in a Super Bowl is 55. How many times has the Supe...
Jan 25, 2026 7 Views