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Kenedi Anderson may have dropped out from the TV competition American Idol, but she has only managed to create an even bigger buzz for herself doing so. Here are five interesting facts about her life that you are better off knowing if you want to know more about her. Multi-talented at a young age. Former stellar auditions to her performances posted are her social media, we know that Kennedy Anderson can sing, but that is not at all the exterior talent. She can also play the piano and the guitar and is mostly self-taught as well. She took a year of lessons for both the instruments and mastered the rest on her own. She is also a songwriter and creates her own songs. All this massive talent she has is only more impressive once you consider that at 17 years old, she is still in high school, namely Western Albemarle High School. Famous father in a larger family. Turns out that Kenedi is not even the first to find stardom in her family. His father is a bit of a local star himself ...

The History of Football, Football, soccer, whatever you may prefer to call it, is a passionate game in which two teams of 11 players try to drive the ball using any part of their bodies except their hands and arm into the opposing team's goal. only the goalkeeper is allowed to handle the ball within the penalty area encircling the goal post and the team that scores the most goals wins the match. But unlike the beautiful game we know today, its history is as tough as a rock, considering the possibility of it originating from a game played with a ball made of actual rock. Yes, around 2,000 years ago, Mesoamerican people called 'the Aztecs' played a game called 'Tchatali' where the aim was to get the ball through a stone hoop without using their hands. If the solid ball doesn't sound tough enough for you, then you'll be shocked to know that the losing team's captain would often be sacrificed to the deity. And around 206 BC, the Chinese played a simila...

Introduce you all to one of the most popular sports by narrating the History of Cricket Game. In the 13th century in rural England, a few country boys began playing a game involving a ball made of stone to be bowled at something called a wicket. A special stump made of two uprights and a crossbar on top known as a bale. The challenger was to hit the bale while a batsman tried to stop the ball from reaching its target by hitting it away with a wooden bat that looked a bit like a hockey stick but considerably longer and heavier. As time passed, this game began to gain more popularity among other villagers and even adults started to participate in it by 1611, overlapping with the dictionary's definition of cricket as a boy's game. This attracted the attention of some betters who started creating their own teams to compete and increase the odds of winning. After 1660, England was going through significant changes and some rich and important people like nobles began hiring except...

The Amazing Story of Leo Messi Who never gave up on his dreams, despite his small physique. Today, let's delve into the incredible journey of Leonel Messi.  From a small wonder to one of the goat, In the vibrant city of Rosario, Argentina , on a sunny day of June 24, 1987, a young boy named Leonel Messi entered the world. His father, Jorge Messi, worked as a manager in a steel factory while his mother, Celia Cuccittini, dedicated her time to a magnet manufacturing workshop.  Surrounded by his tight-knit family with a passion for football, Leonel discovered his love for football at a tender age. And he played tirelessly in the streets of Rosario with a tattered ball along with his brothers and cousins. Even as a little boy of four, Leonel's talent shone brightly as he joined the local club Grandoli  where he honed his skills for a couple of years. Then at six, he joined the team Newell's Old Boys where he showcased his exceptional skills for the next six years by scor...

The goat, Virat Kohli, On the chilly day of November 5th, 1988, in the bustling city of Delhi, a humble abode filled with the giggles of a newborn, Virat Kohli. His father, Prem Kohli, was a lawyer by profession, and his mother, Saroj Kohli, managed the household responsibilities. Since childhood, Virat Kohli displayed a great passion for cricket. At the age of 3, he picked up a cricket bat and would often request his father to bowl for him. Recognizing his immense enthusiasm for the sport, their neighbors suggested that Prem Kohli should enroll Virat in a professional cricket club.  So, in 1998, his father took 9-year-old Virat to the West Delhi Cricket Academy to receive training under Rajkumar Sharma. Initially, Sharma thought of him as just another cricket enthusiast, but within two weeks, he was impressed by Kohli's accuracy and throwing power. Young Kohli spent the next few years refining his skills.  However, despite his abilities, he initially couldn't secure a place o...

Today we're switching up the beat as we dive into the life of multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. So, get ready to shake it off as we uncover 10 facts about Taylor Swift.  Number 10. A name that struck a chord.  You may be familiar with the legendary James Taylor, a pivotal figure in the singer-songwriter scene. But did you know he played a significant role in our beloved Taylor Swift's life before she was even born? That's right. Taylor Swift, born on December 13, was named after this influential musician by her parents Andrea and Scott Swift. In a 2015 interview, James Taylor revealed his own surprise when he found out about being Swift's namesake and how he received a surprise invitation to join her on stage at Madison Square Garden. With a namesake like James Taylor, it seems music was always destined to be a part of Swift's life.  Number 9. the season to be Swift.  Before Taylor Swift was serenading the world with her songs, she was romping arou...

Number 1  Being a great team with many legends in Sri Lankan cricket, Sri Lanka has never won a Test match against Australia in Australian soil till now. In total 13 Test Series between these two sides, Sri Lanka has won only two times against Australia.  The two wins are on their home soil.  Number 2  Many players play well till knockout stages in world cup, but they fail in main matches due to pressure. Sourav Ganguly and Rohit Sharma are the only Indians who scored centuries in knockout stages of world cup. Ganguly has done it against Kenya in 2003 semi-final, and Rohit has scored centuries against Bangladesh in 2015 quarter final.  Number 3  In a Test match between South Africa and West Indies in 1999, all 11 players of South Africa were jointly named as men of the match.  Number 4  VVS Laxman is the only Indian player to have played more than 100 Test matches, but not played a single world cup match.  Number 5  Obstructing field is ...