10 Sports You May Not Know
Many humans, if not most, possess an inherent drive to compete against one another in a test to determine whose raw skill is superior. This competitive urge slowly developed over centuries into organized contests, until sport became a regular convention among most civilizations. Whether sporting called for basic one-on-one fighting skills, or the ability to toss a spear further, it was apparent that competition provided the perfect scapegoat from the troublesome areas of ancient life.
As society advanced, so too did sport. Modern sports have evolved into complicated contests, featuring rulebooks as long as the Bible, and a myriad of leagues comprised of dozens of echelons. North America is dominated by the ‘Big Four’, including the NHL, MLB, NBA, and the NFL. The most popular sport in the world, soccer (or football to the other six billion of you), is played regularly on six continents. This article however, will focus on some of the popular sports around the world you may not be aware of. From as long as 3000 years ago, to as current as 2005, these ten sports will likely test your sporting knowledge.
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