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What's the Difference Between Pyrite and Gold?
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Don't know your fool's gold from the real deal? We'll tell you how to tell what's pyrite (aka fool's gold) and the good ol' 24 karat stuff you want.
Did Jackie Robinson Really Break Baseball's Color Barrier?
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Jackie Robinson is rightfully lauded for breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947. But there were many unsung players who paved the way.
Compression Wear Is Key to Sports and Surgical Recovery
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Compression socks, sleeves and other garments are worn by both patients and athletes to help enhance their performance and improve their post-op recovery. But do they work?
Can You Name All These Pro Baseball Teams From A Partial Logo?
A baseball teams logo isn't just a branding feature, it represents a long history of achievements and challenges which occurred under one name. Each team has had hundreds of seasons, yet each season, each team has remained under their team name. And that name is known through the logo. Find out just how much of a Pro Baseball fan you are by naming these teams through only a partial logo!
Are lefties better at sports?
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There are no left-handed sports exactly, but lefties seem to have an advantage in some sports. Learn which sports might be called left-handed sports.
Would Exercise Work Better if We Did It Naked?
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What are the benefits of nude exercise? Learn more about exercise clothing and nudity in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Much of a Geographic Whiz Are You?
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Do you know your global places and local areas of interest? Get out your maps and wits, combine them and have fun in our Geography Whiz quiz!
The Most Popular Sport in America Is No Big Surprise
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There's little doubt that United States loves sports. The country is home to some of the world's biggest sports, in terms of fans, viewership, event attendance, sheer revenue and pure spectacle.
How Well Do You Know Your '90s Baseball Trivia?
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The '90s saw home runs on the rise and "The Evil Empire" return as the New York Yankees rose back to prominence. Do you know what else occurred in the world of baseball throughout the decade? Take this quiz and find out.
What Is a Performance-enhancing Drug? Here Are 10 Examples
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The list of superstar athletes accused of - and admitting to - taking performance-enhancing drugs is almost as impressive as the number of sports that they compete in. And we're not just talking about steroids.