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Pétanque (French pronunciation: ​[petɑ̃k]) is a sport that falls into the category of boules sports, along with raffa, bocce, boule lyonnaise, lawn bowls and crown green bowling. All of these sports share something in common, in that players or teams … Continued

Have you ever wanted to see a bowling ball get crushed by a Hydraulic Press? Well, you’re in luck because over at the Hydraulic Press Youtube Channel they have just that.  

Ever heard the expression “Rotation, rotation, rotation”? One can’t help but notice the effect of ball rotation on pinfall. The ball hits the pins spinning, causing them to spin. Rotation adds to the chaos already in progress by the impact … Continued

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A ten-pin bowler releases his bowling ball Playing bowls at Tiverton West End Bowling Club, United Kingdom Bowling is a target sport and recreational activity in which a player rolls or throws a bowling ball … Continued

You know what sport predates the Roman Empire, Jesus Christ, and even the first Olympic Games held in 776 BCE? Bowling! Back in the 1930s, a British anthropologist named Sir Flinders Petrie discovered a primitive bowling set in the grave … Continued

Here’s what left of Alpha Lanes in Troy, after fire destroyed the building. Lou Graiff / WNYT A large fire Wednesday morning consumed the Alpha Lanes bowling alley and shuttered schools in the area as firefighters worked to get it … Continued

The fire was reported to have started in the kitchen about 2:30 a.m., according to the 911 call. COMING THURSDAY: Thursday’s edition of The Monroe News will include a full report along with photos and local residents’ memories of Nortel … Continued

If you’re looking for a fun first date idea, bowling is a great one. Unlike some other traditional first dates like going to the movies or dinner, bowling allows you to interact with your date in ways a traditional date … Continued

1: The Dude spawned his own religion Based on Chinese Taoism, Dudeism is “the religion for its time and place.” The religion has its own ordained Dudeist priests who can legally preside over wedding ceremonies. If you want to know … Continued