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    In England, there's a phenomenon called the "half-time kettle effect" where power use surges at half-time during England's matches in the World Cup as everyone turns on their tea kettles at the same time.
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    No high jumper has ever been able to stay off the ground for more than one second.
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    Prior to 1900, prize fights lasted up to 100 rounds.
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    The king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard playing card!
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    Most NASCAR Teams use nitrogen in their tires instead of air.
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    Babe Ruth wore No. 3 because he batted third.
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    Yao Ming's Father Was the Tallest Man in China, Mother Was Tallest Female Basketball Player
    The Chinese government "encouraged" the country's tallest female basketball player to marry the country's tallest man. Their child was Yao Ming.
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    Hockey player Jarome Iginla donates $2,000 to the children’s charity Kidsport for every goal he scores. Since 2000 it has added up to more than $700,000.
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