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Kansas City and Toronto Libraries Exchange Literary Insults on Twitter

Even the librarians are getting caught up in playoffs fever.

Adjusted for Inflation: A History of the Reebok Pump

After manufacturing the first 7000 pairs, Reebok's warehouse made a frantic call: none of them would inflate.

Programmer Turns Rock Climbing into Live Action Video Game

Ever wonder how Pacman felt chasing those blinking dots across the screen?

15 Amazin' Facts About the Mets

Mr. Met was once threatened by the Secret Service.

Tony Hawk Helped Design a Hoverboard, Just in Time for Back to the Future Day

Marty McFly would approve.

The Origin of the Sports Illustrated Football Phone

In the 1990s, the magazine industry was having some issues. 'People' suffered a five percent drop in circulation in the first half of 1990; 'Sports Illustrated' dropped by seven percent that same year.

Lucas Adams // All illustrations by Lucas Adams

7 Insane Sports and Games That Were Too Crazy to Last

From balloon-jumping to Viking bone-throwing, these sports won't be featured on your cable guide anytime soon.

Vintage Photos of Wrigley Field To Celebrate The Cubs' NLDS Win

A look back at over a century of baseball played at Wrigley Field in honor of the Cubs' NLDS win.

Hundred-Year-Old Athlete Beats Five World Records

His shirt read “Donald Pellmann Established 1915 Milwaukee, WI."

8 Pop Culture References to Yogi Berra's "It Ain't Over Till It's Over"

The fat lady has nothing on Yogi's "It ain't over" saying.

50 Years of Monday Night Football's Memorable Theme Music

Are you ready for some football? How about a trip down musical memory lane to rediscover the many Monday Night Football theme songs?

How to Bluff Your Way Through the History of Rugby

Everything you need to become an instant expert.

How the Owners of All 32 NFL Teams Made Their Money

Here's how someone—or, in many cases, someone's parents or grandparents—becomes wealthy enough to buy an NFL franchise.

How Every School in the Preseason Top 25 Got Its Nickname

Here's a little history for your next tailgate party.

Using Video Games to Recruit Future Racing Drivers

Since it is too expensive and dangerous to allow aspiring drivers onto the racetrack, hyper-realistic driving video games act as an alternative.

10 More Athletes with Weird Contract Clauses

When you're already making millions, you need to start making other demands. Like cooking classes.

5-Year-Old Uses Robotic Hand to Throw First Pitch at Orioles Game

Cutest/coolest pitcher ever.

13 Hard-Hitting Facts About American Gladiators

Before the show was a hit, audience members were made out of plywood.

Baseball Team Experiments With Robot Umpires

While MLB has never used Pitchf/x on an official basis for calling actual balls and strikes, some think the technology should have a future in the majors.

Extreme Ironing Pushes the Limits of Domestic Life

You'll never look at chores the same way again.

First Woman in History Completes Golden Gate Swim—In Shark-Infested Waters

Eight years ago Kim Chambers almost lost her leg. Now she's making history.

Air Jordan III: The Shocking Story of the Greatest Shoe Michael Jordan Never Wanted

Michael Jordan was about to ditch Nike—until an inexperienced designer created the shoe he'd always dreamed of.

The Gentleman Adventurers Who Invented Alternative Sports

The next time you go bungee jumping, thank a group of Oxford University students for the experience.

Michael Jordan stars in Space Jam (1996).

How the Monstars Could Have Won in Space Jam

The official trailer for an all-new 'Space Jam' sequel starring LeBron James has dropped. This time around, the Monstars would be well served to do some smarter planning.

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