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When were standard rules for softball developed?
The game of softball was invented in Chicago in 1887 by George Hancock. The idea for the ball came from an old boxing glove.
Who came up with the name US?
the native Americans
Who came up with the name of colors?
Alondra amezquita came up with all the names of the colors
What is more popular softball or baseball?
Softball is awsome it is great!
Why ceylon changed its name?
The name Ceylon is of a western origin (dating back to the Greeks). The Ceylonese wished to change their name to a more Eastern-esque name, so they came up with Sri Lanka.
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