What are some interesting little known sports stories from the past?

The story of the Dancing Plague of 1518. In Strasbourg, France, a woman named Frau Troffea started dancing in the street and couldn't stop. Soon, more than 400 people joined her, dancing for days without rest. Some believe it was caused by mass hysteria or poisoned food, but it remains a strange and little - known event in history.

There is an interesting story from India about the city of Fatehpur Sikri. It was built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. However, the city was abandoned shortly after its completion. Some say it was due to a lack of water, but others believe it had to do with political and religious reasons. This deserted city stands as a testament to a once - great empire and the unpredictability of history.

There was a story about a baseball player named Moonlight Graham. He only had one at - bat in the major leagues, but his story inspired the movie 'Field of Dreams'. He was a doctor who played baseball briefly but made a lasting impression.

In a small - scale sailing race, a team secretly used a device to give them an unfair advantage in wind direction sensing. This device was hidden in the hull of the boat. Also, in a horse - riding event, a rider used a mild stimulant on their horse without getting caught initially. The horse seemed more energetic than normal, which raised suspicions later on.

Sure. There was a story about an LDS artist who used his art to spread the message of the faith in a very creative way. He painted murals in local community centers that depicted important LDS teachings. His work was not very well - known outside the immediate area but had a big impact on those who saw it.

A little known African princess story is that of Princess Njinga of Angola. She was a fierce warrior - princess. She fought against Portuguese colonial rule. Njinga was very intelligent and diplomatic. She used her wits to negotiate with the Portuguese at times and fight them at others. Her story is one of resistance and leadership in the face of colonial oppression.

There is the story of Wilma Rudolph. She was born prematurely and faced many health issues as a child, including polio. But she overcame all odds. She went on to become a track star, winning three gold medals at the 1960 Olympics. Her journey from a sickly child to an Olympic champion is truly inspiring.

The story of the Yule Cat in Icelandic folklore. It was a huge and rather terrifying cat that prowled around during Christmas time. People were afraid of it. If they didn't work hard and finish their wool work before Christmas, the Yule Cat would eat them. So it was a strange but effective way to encourage people to be productive before the holidays.

There are stories of anonymous acts of kindness within the LDS community. For example, a group of LDS members secretly provided food and shelter to a family in need during a difficult winter. These small, unpublicized acts show the true spirit of the community.

One little known story is about the female pharaoh Hatshepsut in ancient Egypt. She managed to rule in a male - dominated society. She dressed as a male pharaoh and had a prosperous reign, building great temples like Deir el - Bahari. But after her death, her successor tried to erase her from history by defacing her monuments.