Well I Never Knew That!
Do Spies Win Olympic Medals?
Sports, Games and Gambling
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Athletics, leisure, espionage and games of chance – the bizarre historical connections and origins of sports-related vocabulary.
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- Publication date
- 2006
About this book
Well I Never Knew That!: Do Spies Win Olympic Medals? dives into the world of athletics, leisure, espionage, and games of chance. Part of the Well I Never Knew That! series, this volume uncovers bizarre historical connections, athletic oddities, and the origins of sports-related vocabulary.
Key features
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Sports & Gaming Trivia
Explores unusual backstories behind Olympic history, athletic competitions, classic games, and gambling lore.
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Linguistic Origins
Breaks down common phrases, idioms, and terms that originated in competitive sports, card games, and historical wagers.
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Engaging Miscellany Format
Packed with fast-paced, entertaining trivia entries suitable for sports fans, history buffs, and quiz enthusiasts.
