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True facts that sound like bull$$#*t sports: 500 game-changing facts from out of left field / Shane Carley.

Carley, Shane, (author., Author). Pry, Rebecca, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Stump Everyone" - front cover.
Formatted Contents Note:
CONTENTS: Introduction -- American Football -- Baseball -- Basketball -- Hockey -- Soccer -- Olympics -- Miscellaneous.
Subject: Sports trivia.
Sports > Miscellanea.
Genre: Trivia and miscellanea.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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