In July 1874, a swarm of Rocky Mountain locusts flew over Nebraska covering an area estimated at 198,600 square miles. It is estimated that the swarm contained about 12.5 trillion insects. These insects became extinct thirty years later.

The reason why golf balls have dimples on them is because it helps in the ball to move a farther distance by reducing drag.

On average, 42,000 balls are used and 650 matches are played at the annual Wimbledon tennis tournament.

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