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This Sport Has a Rule So Dumb the Pros Ignore It

This Sport Has a Rule So Dumb the Pros Ignore It

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Refs stopped calling it decades ago.

About this quiz

One pro sport has a rule so widely ignored the refs basically pretend it doesn't exist. Can you spot it, plus the other bizarre rulebook quirks that pros bend, break, or laugh at?

Expect 10 multiple-choice questions in the sports category. Difficulty is medium. Every question comes with an explanation and a fun fact so you leave smarter than you arrived, even when you whiff it.

What to expect

  • 10 questions · one per page, no fluff
  • ~5 minutes to play
  • Average score is 4.5/10 (45%). Beat the average to rank up.
  • Hardest question: only 30% get it right.
  • Earn doubloons per correct answer. Perfect round: bonus 50.
  • Optional Timed Mode: 20 seconds per question, +50% doubloons.

Frequently asked

How long does the This Sport Has a Rule So Dumb the Pros Ignore It quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 10 questions. No time pressure unless you turn on Timed Mode.
How hard is it?
This one's medium. The average player nails 4.5 out of 10. The hardest question only 30% get right.
Do I need to sign up?
Nope. Play free, no account required. Your streak and doubloons save to your browser.
Can I play again?
Aye, replay anytime. Your personal best is tracked for each quiz — beat your own score.

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