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Did you know that two of the most popular sports in the world—volleyball and basketball—were actually invented just a few years apart? Let’s dive into some amazing facts! Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan. He created it as a less intense alternative to basketball. At first, voll…

Did you know that two of the most popular sports in the world—volleyball and basketball—were actually invented just a few years apart? Let’s dive into some amazing facts! Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan. He created it as a less intense alternative to basketball. At first, volleyball was called “Mintonette.” One of the longest volleyball matches ever lasted over 85 hours—imagine playing for days without stopping!