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A Brief History of Bowling
The history of bowling is traceable to ancient Egypt. A discovery made in the twentieth century revealed an ancient Egyptian grave that contained, among other objects, bowling pins and a bowling ball. This dates the first bowling equipment as being nearly 5200 years old. Bowling has evolved since that time and it is estimated that anywhere from 65 to 95 million people play the game today. Full Story »
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History Of Bowling Balls, Alleys, Pins And Shoes
The history of bowling reveals that this sport can be traced back to the Egyptian times; there have been ancient bowling ball precursors found in Egyptian tombs that have been dated to be roughly five thousand years old. Bowling balls, bowling pins, bowling shoes, and bowling ball styles all evolved from the creation and eventual development of the sport. Thus, the use of bowling equipment is intricately woven into the history of the bowling game itself. Full Story »