Fordlandîa, located deep in the Amazon rain forest in Brazil, was operational between 1928 and 1934. In the 1920s, automaker Henry Ford wanted to build a “colony”… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 10, 2019 – Fordlandia – Henry Ford’s Abandoned Rubber City”
Category: Soccer
Lots Of Surprises in World Cup 2018!
I did a bracket in mid-May, 2018 for the 2018 World Cup, which you can view here. It’s already pretty bollocksed up, with the 2014 defending champs… Read more “Lots Of Surprises in World Cup 2018!”
World Cup Trivia Questions!
Some questions about the World Cup have been coming up in trivia games lately. One of them asked which nation that formerly won a World Cup… Read more “World Cup Trivia Questions!”
Why Watch The World Cup If The U.S. Isn’t In It? Hot Female Soccer Fans (Of Course)!
It’s 8:10 a.m. on a Wednesday morning, and I’m watching Portugal vs. Morocco in a World Cup match. International superstar Christiano Ronaldo has already scored goal #1… Read more “Why Watch The World Cup If The U.S. Isn’t In It? Hot Female Soccer Fans (Of Course)!”
My Favorite “Sportsball” sports – from least liked – to favorite…
We had a pretty big “sportsball” event in my ‘hood Monday night, with the University of Michigan unsuccessfully battling Villanova for the NCAA Championship title. The University… Read more “My Favorite “Sportsball” sports – from least liked – to favorite…”
What Better Place For “Luck of the Irish” than the 2002 World Cup?
Ireland forward Robbie Keane preparing to score a stoppage time goal against Germany in the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan. What’s so special about this goal?… Read more “What Better Place For “Luck of the Irish” than the 2002 World Cup?”
Trivia Recap – Jan. 16, 2018 – Powell’s Pub
A lively group of people who’d never played a trivia game before wound up taking the first place prize Monday in a My Trivia Live game at Powell’s Pub. They… Read more “Trivia Recap – Jan. 16, 2018 – Powell’s Pub”
