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WTF Fun Fact – World’s Deepest Scuba Dive

The world record for the deepest scuba dive was performed by Ahmed Gabr, a special forces officer of the Egyptian … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – World’s Deepest Scuba Dive appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Boris Mikhailov, captain of the USSR hockey team…

Boris Mikhailov, captain of the USSR hockey team, was offered a $1 million contract to leave Russia in 1980 after the Miracle on Ice. However, he declined as the KGB was standing next to him when the offer was made. The post Boris Mikhailov, captain of the USSR hockey team… appeared first on Crazy Facts.… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Swimming Timing

Olympic swimming is only timed to hundredths of a second (which has lead to several ties) because the pools aren’t … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Swimming Timing appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Japanese Pillow Fighting

There’s a national pillow fighting tournament in Japan. The fighters start by pretending to sleep on futons and when the … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Japanese Pillow Fighting appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

The black strips below the eyes…

The black strips below the eyes of NFL players was first used by baseball legend Babe Ruth in an attempt to reduce sun glare. Although studies have not conclusively proven its effectiveness. Wearing “eye black” now is more like modern war paint. The post The black strips below the eyes… appeared first on Crazy Facts.… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Fish Kick

The fish kick, a very difficult technique in swimming where the swimmer turns sideways and mimics the motion of an … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Fish Kick appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Lee Smith

Hall of Fame pitcher Lee Smith didn’t play baseball until he was a junior in high school, only tried out … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Lee Smith appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

30 Interesting Facts About Marathons

Here are 30 Interesting Facts About Marathons. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Marathons 1. Dean Karnazes has run nonstop for 135 miles in 120F degrees across Death Valley. He has also run a marathon in the South Pole in -40F and also did 50 marathons in 50 days in all 50 US states – Source 2.…… Read More »

In 1990, high school senior Lisa Leslie…

In 1990, high school senior Lisa Leslie scored 101 points in the first half of a basketball game, an average of more than 6 points a minute. She wanted to break the record of 105 points in a game, but couldn’t because the other team refused to come back after half time. The post In… Read More »

20 Interesting Facts About Paralympics

Blind athletes competing in the 2004 Paralympics made the same spontaneous facial expressions as sighted athletes competing in the 2004 Olympics, proving that certain facial expressions are innate to humans and not visually learned. The post 20 Interesting Facts About Paralympics first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

From 1912 to 1952, the Olympics also awarded…

From 1912 to 1952, the Olympics also awarded official medals for painting, sculpture, architecture, literature and music. Every work of art had to be somehow inspired by the concept of sport. A total of 151 medals were given during these four decades. The post From 1912 to 1952, the Olympics also awarded… appeared first on… Read More »