True facts that sound like bull$$#*t sports: 500 game-changing facts from out of left field / Shane Carley.
"A hockey team once lost a game because of a "butt goal"? Bull$$#*t! Never drop the ball at trivia night again! Whether you want to dominate the competition or just start a fascinating conversation with your buddies, we've got you covered. With 500 unbelievable true facts about sports, this book makes showing up your friends and family a guaranteed slam dunk. Here's a short highlight reel! -Red Sox fans once staged an exorcism at Fenway Park. (see page 77); -The first player ever selected in the NBA draft never actually played in the league. (see page 99); -The term "soccer" originated in Great Britain. (see page 159); -Olympic gold medals are mostly made from silver. (see page 189); -The Roman colosseum was once filled with water and used to conduct a giant mock naval battle. (see page 222). Knock it out of the park at your next trivia contest with True Facts That Sound like Bull$$#*t: Sports."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1400344387
- ISBN: 9781400344383
- Physical Description: 254 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: Nashville, Tennessee : Cedar Mill Press Book Publishers LLC, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
General Note: | "Stump Everyone" - front cover. |
Formatted Contents Note: | CONTENTS: Introduction -- American Football -- Baseball -- Basketball -- Hockey -- Soccer -- Olympics -- Miscellaneous. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Sports trivia. Sports > Miscellanea. |
Genre: | Trivia and miscellanea. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Jacksonville Main Library | 796.02 CAR (Text) | 36015000474441 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |