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Stadium Origins
- The word "stadium" originated from the Greek word "stadion," meaning a 600-foot race track.
- Seats added around the track led to the area being called a stadium, a term adopted by Romans and still used today.
Gymnasium and Gymnastics
- The word "gymnasium" comes from the Greek practice of competing nude ("gymnos") in athletic events.
- The term "gymnastics" shares the same root, reflecting the Greek origin of physical exercises.
Tyrant Origins
- In 7th century BC Greece, new rulers called "tyranoid" seized power through coups.
- The term evolved into "tyrant," initially meaning any non-hereditary ruler, later gaining negative connotations.