This did, however, get me thinking of why and how sports teams got the names they have. Maybe I have too much free time on my hands to worry about such things. I really don't know, but that's the kind of trivia junky I am. So I compiled some facts, tidbits, and nuggets I hope you enjoy reading about as much as I did putti...
In 1893, the club set up as a limited liability company, becoming the first London side to turn professional. The change of status warranted another name change, this time to the lengthy dribble of Woolwich Arsenal Football and Athletic Company, Limited... or just Woolwich Arsenal to their fr...
How do storms get their names? There's quite a logical explanation for naming a storm. It's simply to make people more aware when severe weather is on the way, with the ide a ① (be) you'll hear the name and you'll know serious wind, rain or snow is coming. That way, people ...
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How the Olympic sites got their names
Because it’s named after a mythological Greek goddess who personified victory. That sounds a lot better than Blue Ribbon Sports, doesn’t it? With this in mind, we had a look at some of the biggest tech brands and the meaning behind how they got their names. ...
Also ranks #3 on The Best Sports Teams Not Named After Animals 275 votes Home run name? Photo: malo Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA 3.0 19 Boston Red Sox Location: Boston, Massachusetts Mascot: Wally the Green Monster How They Got Their Name: When the team that would...
【题目】How do hurricanes get their names?Names (used to identify hurricanes) ar en't casual. T hey'r e named (1) ___th e Wor Id Meteorological Organization(WMO) usin g a list of 21 names in alphabetical order.T her e ar e six lists used in turn so on e li st is only used...
How do hurricanes get their names?Names (used to identify hurricanes) aren't casual. They're named 【小题1】the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) using a list of 21 names in alphabetical order.There are six lists used in turn so one list is only used every six years - this can ...
Also ranks #3 on The Best Sports Teams Not Named After Animals 277 votes Home run name? Photo: malo Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA 3.0 19 Boston Red Sox Location: Boston, Massachusetts Mascot: Wally the Green Monster How They Got Their Name: When the team that would...