On this day in history, Larry Holmes defended his WBC heavyweight crown for the 8th time, defeating the great Muhammad Ali. Larry Holmes cried in the ring after the fight for administering a beating he didn't want to unleash. Holmes felt deep admiration for Ali, as at a young age, The Greatest became his mentor.
What happened between Larry Holmes and Ali? There were no knockdowns, but Holmes dominated the fight and was given every round by all three judges. Read More...
The topical ointment doesn't relieve nasal congestion per se, but the powerful odour “tricks” the mind into believing that one is breathing through an unblocked nose, aiding and improving respiration. The menthol odour apparently opens up the chest so that players can take a full breath in.
Why do soccer players put Vicks in their nose? There was a common misconception that the lovely bit of goo was actually mucus, which is a decent enough shout given footballers' love for blowing delicious snot rockets. Read More...
Dimples on a golf ball create a thin turbulent boundary layer of air that clings to the ball's surface. This allows the smoothly flowing air to follow the ball's surface a little farther around the back side of the ball, thereby decreasing the size of the wake.
What happens when you remove the dimples from a golf ball? Dimples help the ball fly through the air because they help the ball lift. Read More...
