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205. Why Did Britain Invent So Many Sports? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Thinking in English

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The History of Sports

Sports have existed around the world for thousands of years. Britain didn't invent skiing, kicking a ball around or rowing a boat. Football, rugby, tennis, badminton, darts, snooker and golf were invented either in Britain or by British people. People have been riding horses for longer than the United Kingdom has existed.

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