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Sports & Games

A collection of 49 issues

The Factory Worker Who Ran 607 Marathons in 607 Days

Ricardo Abad Martínez holds the world record for running 607 marathons on 607 consecutive days, from 2010 to 2012. Incredibly, he accomplished this monumental feat while still working his full-time, 8-hour shift at a factory.

The Time Las Vegas Sang 'O Canada' to the Tune of 'O Christmas Tree'

In 1994, the CFL's Las Vegas Posse held their first home game. Tasked with singing the Canadian national anthem, a performer who didn't know the melody improvised by singing the words to 'O Canada' to the tune of 'O Christmas Tree,' creating a legendary sports blunder.

The Man Who Ran for 3.5 Days Straight: Dean Karnazes' Unbelievable 350-Mile Odyssey

In 2005, ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes did the impossible, running 350 miles (560 km) in 80 hours and 44 minutes without a single moment of sleep. This feat of endurance pushed the known limits of human potential and sparked a global conversation about what the body can achieve.

The Great Race of 1908: How an American Car Won the 'Around the World' Race by Finishing Second

In 1908, six cars embarked on an insane 22,000-mile race from New York to Paris. Battling blizzards and roadless terrain, the American Thomas Flyer won the 169-day ordeal, but only after the German team that finished first was penalized for taking a shortcut.

A League of Denial: How the NFL Falsified Brain Injury Science

The NFL formed the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) Committee in 1994, led by a doctor with no brain expertise. For over a decade, it published flawed studies denying the long-term dangers of concussions in a deliberate campaign of misinformation to protect the league's image.

Mud, Might, and Minangkabau: The Thrilling World of Pacu Jawi Bull Racing

Discover Pacu Jawi, West Sumatra's traditional bull race. Jockeys balance on wooden ploughs, steering two bulls by their tails through muddy rice paddies. It's a thrilling post-harvest festival celebrating culture, community, and the strength of the prized bulls.

The Champion Who Quit: How Niki Lauda's 1977 Exit Paved the Way for a Ferrari Legend

In 1977, Niki Lauda clinched his second F1 championship for Ferrari but immediately quit the team with two races to go. His shocking departure, fueled by a fractured relationship with Enzo Ferrari, opened the door for legendary driver Gilles Villeneuve to make his Scuderia debut.

The Tragic Final Match: How Olympic Volleyball Star Flo Hyman's Death Unmasked a Silent Killer

1984 Olympic volleyball silver medalist Flo Hyman was a giant in her sport. At 31, she collapsed and died during a match in Japan, her tragic death revealing she had undiagnosed Marfan Syndrome, a silent genetic disorder that turned her physical gifts into a fatal vulnerability.

The Statistician Who Beat the Lottery—And Then Gave the Secret Away

A geological statistician, Mohan Srivastava, discovered a flaw in a Canadian Tic-Tac-Toe scratch-off game, allowing him to identify winning tickets with 90% accuracy. Instead of exploiting it, he reported the flaw, finding his day job more profitable and fulfilling.

MLB's Replay Nerve Center: Why Every Challenged Call Goes Through New York City

Ever wonder who makes the call during an MLB replay review? It's not an umpire in a booth at the ballpark. Every single challenged play is sent to a high-tech Replay Operations Center in New York City, where a dedicated umpire makes the final, binding decision.