Sports
The surprising "why?" behind the rules and gear of cricket and football (soccer).
22 articles
SportsAre sumo wrestlers really fat? What is their body fat percentage?
SportsWhat does the sumo call "hakkeyoi, nokotta" mean?
SportsWhy does T20 cricket have 20 overs?
SportsWhy is the cricket pitch such an odd length?
SportsWhat is the little piece of wood on top of the wicket for?
SportsWhy are cricket bats made of willow wood?
SportsWhy are there two World Cup trophies?
SportsWhat is the Copa America, and when did it begin?
SportsWhy did the football get a black-and-white pattern?
SportsWhy is there an offside rule in football?
SportsHow did the yellow and red cards in football come about?
SportsWhy does a football curve in the air?
SportsHow did the penalty kick come about in football?
SportsWhy is a football match 90 minutes long?
SportsWhy does Brazil's football team wear yellow?
SportsWhy was the first football World Cup held in Uruguay?
SportsWhy can one cricket hit score 4 or 6 runs?
SportsHow is a rain-shortened cricket match decided?
SportsWhy does a cricket ball bend in the air?
SportsWhy do cricketers rub the ball on their trousers?
SportsWhy are cricket balls red, white and pink?
SportsWhy can a cricket match last for days?