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'Budgie Smugglers': A Scandalous History of Speedos

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'Budgie Smugglers': A Scandalous History of Speedos

20 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About MTV’s The Challenge

The cast of 'The Challenge: All Stars' (2021) are ready to compete.

20 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About MTV’s The Challenge

11 Surprising Sports that Have Appeared in the Modern Olympic Games

The U.S. tug-of-war team at the 1908 London Olympics.

11 Surprising Sports that Have Appeared in the Modern Olympic Games

The McJordan Special: In the 1990s, McDonald's Served Up a Michael Jordan Burger

Michael Jordan gets ready to tuck into a McJordan Special.

The McJordan Special: In the 1990s, McDonald's Served Up a Michael Jordan Burger

Batter Up: The Reason Why Aluminum Bats Aren't Allowed in MLB

Aluminum baseball bats change the game.

10 of the Most Valuable Modern Sports Rookie Cards

Sports cards are exploding in value.

7 Fast Facts About Thoroughbred Horses

Get ready for the Kentucky Derby with these facts about Thoroughbred horses.

Why Are Left-Handed People Called Southpaws?

Notable southpaw Tommy John pitching for the New York Yankees in the 1980s.

Double Bray: When the New York Mets Replaced Mr. Met With a Live Mule

"Who am I to compete with a mule?"

How the Monstars Could Have Won in Space Jam

Michael Jordan stars in Space Jam (1996).

Why Do Referees Wear Black and White Stripes?

So official.

Eliza Carpenter, the Black Jockey Who Made Horse Racing History

Eliza Carpenter was among the racers in the Land Run of 1893.

8 of the Strangest Minor League Baseball Mascots

Albuquerque Isotopes

The Smart Reason There Are Black Lines on Basketballs

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The Surprising Link Between an 1851 Chess Tournament and Today's March Madness Bracket

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20 Memorable Facts About the 'Miracle on Ice'

The USA Team celebrates their 4-3 victory over Russia in the semi-final of the Ice Hockey event at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.