The Tour de France's iconic yellow jersey wasn't always yellow; it was initially white. The change to yellow came about because it was the color of the newspaper that sponsored the race. elaborate share
Tennis balls are intentionally fuzzy to help them fly more accurately through the air and reduce drag. elaborate share
The longest ski run in the world is the Cima Tofana in Italy, clocking in at over 20 kilometers (12.4 miles). elaborate share
The world's oldest cricket bat is over 300 years old. elaborate share
The first baseball game ever played with nine players per team was in 1846. elaborate share
The longest ski jump ever recorded was over 250 meters (820 feet). elaborate share
The longest-ever recorded marathon run was 54 hours, 3 minutes, and 38 seconds. elaborate share
