William G. Morgan created the game of volleyball in 1895 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Morgan was a physical education director at the YMCA and a student at Springfield College. The game was originally known as “mintonette.” However, the name of the game changed to volleyball after Alfred Halstead observed the game […]
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When it is raining outside, it’s the perfect time to come together and play some games. Rainy days are a chance to show off your skills and have fun with your friends and family. This article contains five games you can play on a rainy day. Going on a Picnic […]
Regardless of where you live, you can still experience a bit of Dutch culture in the comfort of your own home. This article contains six games that are enjoyable for individuals of all ages and are well-known in the Netherlands. “Koekhappen” (Biting Cake)Koekhappen, or biting cake, is a game that […]
Luckily, in the lives of most people, there are a lot of happy times where you feel fulfilled with joy, gratitude, and love. These times are really important for us because they show us what really matters and how life can reward us. No matter whether it is a festivity […]
Everybody has different phases in his or her life, and there will be happy times where everything goes as you want it to. But there will also be times in life where you feel extremely stressed or sad, or you will have to deal with a cruel stroke of fate. […]
The dynamic and thrilling sport of volleyball is popular and has millions of enthusiastic fans and players all over the world. It transcends countries, and multiple generations grew up with it. It is captivating and improves coordination, mobility, and strategic playing. It combines physical abilities with quick thinking and fast […]
Playing a game can be so much fun and a really nice way to spend your time. But often you have a hard time to pick one because there are so many interesting and different games all over the world. Maybe “Fire, Water, Earth, Air” will be the right game […]
In 1902, a teacher named Nico Broekhuysen went to Sweden to learn about teaching gymnastics to kids. He found a game called “ringboll” where players threw a ball through a ring on a pole to score points. When he got back to Amsterdam, he made a similar game for his […]
Don’t you agree that when the hot summer sun is shining and the temperature is perfect for swimming, there’s nothing like a nice, big scoop of ice cream? Ice cream is a great refreshment whether you are on the beach or in the city. But have you ever wondered when […]
Once upon a time in the Alps, the marmots were friends with the powerful kingdom of Fanes. They lived in peace, reigning over the mountains, valleys and meadows, until the queen of Fanes decided to marry. The new king, however, strove for more power and allied himself with the Eagles. […]