Tag Archives: Sports

Most Successful Cheltenham Gold Cup Winners

The Cheltenham Gold Cup is the most prestigious race in the National Hunt code of horse racing. It takes place annually in March at the Cheltenham Festival meeting. Here is a look at who have been some of the most successful winners of the race since it was inaugurated in 1924. Most successful trainer –…… Read More »

14 Mind-Boggling Babe Ruth Facts

Babe Ruth is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) baseball players. He was so popular in the early-to-mid 1920s that it was often joked newspapers lacked sports sections; they had Babe Ruth segments where game scores and results happened to be mentioned. He was part of the Murderers’ Row, a New Yankees’ generation…… Read More »

15 Fascinating Baseball Cap Facts   

If you think about it, baseball caps are among the few items that have remained fashionable for the longest time. Surprisingly, they have undergone very few changes; the last notable shift in the products’ design was in the 1940s when latex rubber became the primary stiffening material. Whether you prefer the snapback, adjustable, “flexit,” or…… Read More »

14 Amazing Africa Cup of Nations Facts

The Africa Cup of Nations is the continent’s biggest extravaganza. It is a soccer competition usually held every two years that sees participants battle for prize money and bragging rights. Since the inaugural edition, a lot has happened. From Cameroon’s Rigobert Song making the most appearances in the competition to Ghana losing the most finals,…… Read More »

Funny Australian Open facts

As we gear up for the next instalment of the Australian Open, let’s take a detour to the lighter side of the court and explore some funny and downright quirky facts that make this Grand Slam a laugh-out-loud affair.  From kangaroo court invasions to tennis ball blunders, the Australian Open has its fair share of…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13648 – The Greek Gymnazein

The term ‘gymnastics’ comes from the Greek gymnazein, which means “to exercise naked.” Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13648 – The Greek Gymnazein appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source