This fact about Australian Rules Football is quite a shocker
Australian Rules Football was originally designed to give cricketers something to play during the off season.
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Who invented the Labradoodle?
The Labradoodle was first bred in 1989 by Wally Conron at Royal Guide Dogs Australia, to create a low-shedding guide dog. Conron later said he regretted it because of the unregulated "designer dog" craze that followed.
Do dolphins use tools?
Some bottlenose dolphins in Shark Bay, Australia, wear marine sponges on their snouts to protect them while digging for food. The habit is mostly passed from mothers to their offspring.
What is the most venomous snake?
Based on venom strength in lab tests, the inland taipan of Australia is the most venomous land snake in the world, but it's shy and rarely bites people.
Was the wheel ever patented in Australia?
In 2001, an Australian lawyer named John Keogh received a patent for a "circular transportation facilitation device," basically the wheel, to show flaws in Australia's patent system.
When was the first Test cricket match played?
The first official Test cricket match was played between Australia and England in Melbourne in 1877.
What is the Ashes?
The Ashes, the famous cricket rivalry between England and Australia, began after a British newspaper published a mock obituary for English cricket in 1882. The trophy is a tiny urn said to hold burned cricket bails.
What was Don Bradman's batting average?
Australian cricketer Don Bradman finished his Test career with a batting average of 99.94, widely considered the greatest statistical achievement in any major sport.
What is the largest gold nugget ever found?
The largest gold nugget ever found, the Welcome Stranger, was discovered in Australia in 1869.
Where does the didgeridoo come from?
The didgeridoo was developed by Aboriginal peoples of northern Australia, and rock art suggests it's been played for at least 1,500 years.
How are traditional didgeridoos made?
Traditional didgeridoos are made from eucalyptus branches that have been naturally hollowed out by termites.
What is a didgeridoo mouthpiece made of?
Traditional didgeridoo mouthpieces are made of beeswax.
Who was the man with the golden arm?
Australian James Harrison, known as "the man with the golden arm," donated plasma more than 1,000 times, and it was used to make a treatment that protects babies.