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村冷知识英语怎么说？
As an enthusiastic sports lover, we always love to learn more about the history and fun facts related to the sports we love. However, there are always some lesser-known or even unknown facts that are waiting for us to explore. Today, we are going to talk about some fascinating and intriguing pieces of knowledge about sports, which we can refer to as ‘球村冷知识’ or ‘Cold Knowledge of the Sports Village’ in English.
1. Basketball
Basketball was invented by Canadian James Naismith in 1891. The standard size of a basketball hoop is 18 inches in diameter and 10 feet high. However, the original basketball net was not a net at all, but a peach basket.
2. Football
The football used in the NFL has stitches on it, unlike the balls used in colleges or high schools. The reason is that the NFL balls need to be easier to grip for quarterbacks during games.
3. Baseball
The famous baseball player Babe Ruth started his career as a pitcher, and his first professional team was the Boston Red Sox.
4. Tennis
The longest tennis match in history lasted for 11 hours and 5 minutes. It was the match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut in the Wimbledon championship in 2010
5. Table Tennis/Ping Pong
Table tennis is the national sport of China, and there are more registered players in China than the total populations of some countries. The ball used in Table Tennis is made of celluloid material and is hollow.
6. Swimming
Swimming pools in the Olympics are 50 meters long and 25 meters wide. The pool is divided into ten lanes, and the temperature of the water is maintained at around 26-28 degrees Celsius.
7. Rugby
Rugby was created in the 19th century in Rugby School, England. The original game was called "Rugby Football," but people abbreviated it to rugby.
8. Golf
The first game of Golf was played in Scotland in the 15th century. Golfers shout the term “fore” when they hit a ball toward people to warn them of a possible hit.
9. Running
The human body can sweat up to 4 liters of water per hour during running, and the fastest man alive named Usain Bolt holds the world record for running 100 meters in 9.58 seconds.
10 Boxing
In boxing, the surface where the boxers stand is known as ‘Ring.’ However, boxing rings used in professional matches are square, not round.
In conclusion, learning cold knowledge about our favorite sports can be an enjoyable and informative experience. It is intriguing to know the history of a sport and the lesser-known facts related to it. Next time you’re watching a game or participating in a sport, impress your friends with some extra knowledge about the sport!
