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It wasn’t until 1943 that the NFL required all players to wear helmets.
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Really Weird Olympic Events That Have (Thankfully) Been Banned
From pistol dueling to pigeon shooting it's probably for the best these events don't make a comeback.
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Up Close & Peculiar: Joe Frazier’s Iconic Jockstrap
We're taking a look at what is maybe the most legendary jockstrap of all time!
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How Jim Thorpe Went From Olympic Athlete To Quaint Pennsylvanian Town
Jim Thorpe was one of the most successful all-around American athletes of the 20th century.
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Strike! Common Baseball Myths Debunked
From Babe Ruth to Shoeless Joe Jackson, truth’s crazier than fiction…
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Traditional Takedowns: The Wrestling Women of Bolivia
Dressed in layered skirts, sandals, pigtail braids, and bowler hats, the Fighting Cholitas perform in front of hundreds of spectators, tossing each other around with perfectly practiced maneuvers.
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Just a Number: Group of Skydivers Over Age 80 Break Record
Definitely not your average JOES.
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Goalball: The Heart-Pounding Sport Played Blindfolded
The advice "keep your eye on the ball" won't help you in goalball.
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Introducing the Shear Madness of Sheep Dung Spitting
Yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. Don’t be sheepish.
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North Carolina Man Crafts 25-Mile-Long Paper Chain
Butch Baker began the chain more than 40 years ago and even had to reinforce his floor to support its weight! Now, the behemoth has a new home at Ripley's!
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Unbelievable Moments in Super Bowl History
Held in 1967, the first Super Bowl did not feature a star-studded musical concert, but it DID have two men flying around in jet packs.
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