7 Crazy Facts About Sports, People and Places
Sports: The Weird and Wonderful
From the strange to the wonderful, sports have their fair share of bizarre facts. Here are some examples:
1. In 2014, a group of cyclists in Italy set a world record for the longest single-file bike ride. They rode for over 60 miles on a narrow mountain road without any accidents or collisions!
2. During his career as a professional basketball player, Shaquille O’Neal was fined $35,000 by the NBA for using a profanity during an interview with a reporter. He later apologized for his language but said he didn’t realize it would be broadcast live.
3. In 2018, a cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan had to be abandoned due to an invasion of grasshoppers on the field. The insects were so numerous that they interfered with play and made it difficult for players to see the ball.
People: Unusual Facts About Famous Figures
Some famous figures throughout history have had interesting quirks and accomplishments that may surprise you:
4. Leonardo da Vinci was ambidextrous and could write backwards with both hands simultaneously. He also had a fear of flying and refused to travel anywhere by airplane.
5. Albert Einstein never learned how to drive a car because he thought it was too complicated. Instead, he preferred to walk or take public transportation whenever possible.
Places: Bizarre Locations Around the World
There are many unusual places around the world that might not make it into your typical tourist guidebook:
6. There is a town called Monowi in Nebraska where the population is only one person – the owner of the local bar. She serves drinks to herself and plays music from her personal collection while she works.
7. The Door to Hell is a natural gas field in Turkmenistan that has been burning continuously since 1971. It was originally intended to be a temporary measure to prevent poisonous gases from escaping, but it continues to burn today.
Records Broken, Titles Won: Strange Sporting Feats
Athletes often push themselves to achieve incredible feats, sometimes resulting in records being broken or titles won in unexpected ways:
8. In 2017, a high school football team in Texas scored a touchdown on every single possession of the game, including two extra points after each score. This resulted in a final score of 91-0, making it one of the most lopsided victories in sports history.
Incredible Accomplishments by Ordinary People
Everyday people can do extraordinary things if given the opportunity:
9. A man named Ashrita Furman holds the Guinness World Record for holding the most records at once. Some of his achievements include juggling a chainsaw, balancing a milk bottle on his head for over three hours, and jumping rope for over five hours straight.
Extraordinary Events in Everyday Life
Life is full of surprises, even in seemingly mundane situations:
10. In 2016, a woman in England found a rare painting worth millions of dollars hidden behind another picture in her home. She had no idea it was there until she decided to investigate further.