Rebounding on a trampoline is a popular exercise for both physical and mental health benefits. It provides a cardiovascular workout, tones the body, and can improve mental energy. Rebounding requires minimal equipment and can be done alone or in a group, even incorporating aerial tricks. A rebounder is a sports enthusiast who employs the use […]
Stunt riders perform tricks on sport bikes, but doing so on public or private roads can endanger themselves and others. Some argue it gives the motorcycle community a bad name, while others see it as an extreme sport. There are safety devices and well-defined practice areas for commercial stunts. Basic stunts include the wheelie and […]
Jet boats use a central pumping system to draw water from beneath the boat and expel it through a nozzle for propulsion. Developed in the 1950s, they come in mixed flow and axial flow types and are used for recreation, racing, ferries, and naval vessels. A boat is designated as a jet boat when its […]
The ASP Tour is a professional surfing circuit that determines the world surfing champion through events featuring the top 45 male and top 17 female surfers. The tour is governed by rules and includes media events, judging rules, and professional world rankings. Events are held in locations around the world, with equal representation across all […]
The contingency approach to management allows managers to use elements from different schools of thought to respond to situations. It rejects the idea that there is a best way to manage and emphasizes fitting the chosen action to the situation at hand. The contingency approach is a form of business management in which the manager […]
Drifting is a driving technique that has become a sport, requiring high skill levels. It involves intentionally steering the car so that the front slip angle is less than the rear slip angle. Drifting can be advantageous in many situations, but it requires control to avoid danger. Drifting competitions judge drivers on speed, angle, line, […]
Pistachios are grown commercially in the US, Iran, Turkey, Syria, Greece, and Italy. 98% of US pistachios are grown in California. They are sold in various forms and used in cooking and baking. The Kerman variety is predominant in the US. Some pistachios are dyed red for aesthetics, but it can negatively affect the taste. […]
Airsoft is a safe and fun combat sport that originated in Japan in the late 1970s. It involves teams battling each other using airsoft guns that fire small pellets. The game is typically played in wooded areas and can last most of the day. Airsoft equipment is manufactured in countries such as China and Japan […]
Criterium, a short and intense road bike race, takes place over a few city blocks with challenging curves and short climbs. Riders compete for a certain amount of time plus laps, with the pace picking up in the closing laps. The race tests the rider’s ability to handle their bike in tight and dangerous situations, […]
Golf playoffs are used when players tie at the end of a tournament. Major tournaments have different rules, with the US Open playing 18 more rounds the next day. The PGA Championship uses an aggregate golf playoff, while sudden-death playoffs are also common. The British Open switched from aggregate to sudden-death, while the PGA Championship […]
Clue, also known as Cluedo outside of the US, is a popular mystery board game where players attempt to solve a murder. It was introduced in 1949 by Waddingtons and later licensed to Parker Brothers and Hasbro. Players move around a mansion board and make suggestions or accusations to solve the crime using logical deduction. […]
The Erector Set is a construction toy on the Toy Industry Association’s list of 100 Greatest Toys of the 20th Century. Invented in 1913 by AC Gilbert, it was redesigned in 1924 and includes metal and plastic parts, nuts, bolts, washers, screws, and basic tools. Each set includes a design guide with ideas for building, […]
Butternut squash pie is a simple and tasty pastry dish made with a dough of flour, salt, butter, milk, and egg, and a filling of butternut squash, often with caramelized onions and parmesan cheese. It is a great snack and perfect for small gatherings, served in winter when butternut squash is in season. The dough […]
Lobster diving is a sport done at night, requiring a powerful flashlight to spot and freeze lobsters. Gloves are necessary due to the lobsters’ claws and spines, and hunters must use techniques to remove lobsters from cracks. Lobster diving is the sport of hunting live lobsters in their natural environment. Since lobsters are nocturnal creatures, […]
New triathletes and cyclists often wonder whether to buy a triathlon or road bike. Triathlon bikes are designed for the aero position, while road bikes are for arms at the sides. The frame geometry varies, with triathlon bikes having a shorter top bar and lower seat angle, and road bikes having a longer top bar […]
Capoeira is a mix of dance, ritual, and martial arts that originated from African slaves in Brazil. The game is played in a circle with a single-stringed instrument called a berimbau. The goal is to catch the opponent off guard using technique and gymnastics without physical contact. There are two main styles: Angolan and Regional, […]
An ice fishing house is a shelter used to protect anglers from the winter elements while fishing through a hole in the ice. They can be rented, bought ready-made, or easily constructed with sticks, a blanket, and a board. The dark interior illuminates the fish, and snow barriers prevent light from entering. An ice fishing […]
The WNBA is a women’s basketball league founded in 1996 with ten teams. It has grown to fourteen teams in 2008 and is known for its charitable and outreach programs. Despite progress, female players earn significantly less than male players. The WNBA is the women’s National Basketball Association. Founded on April 24, 1996 and led […]
Flowlab Skateboard is an innovative design that allows for optimal performance in skateboarding, with a higher spin limit and increased agility. The design is a simulation of snowboarding, created by Pieter Schouten and Mike Simonian, who wanted to incorporate the thrill and agility of snowboarding into skateboarding. The patented system uses fourteen wheels and no […]
Disney introduced the popular phenomenon of pin trading in 1999. Participants can purchase pins and accessories at Disney parks or through retail outlets. Proper etiquette includes not touching others’ pins and delivering pins back to front during exchanges. Thousands of pin designs have been produced, including limited edition pins. The coveted “Continuing the Pin Trading […]
