'Hat-trick' - the origin of the word on Get Fact'd with Darren Maule

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Another segment of Get Fact'd where Darren shares interesting facts you would less likely find anywhere.
- The term first appeared in 1858 in cricket, to describe H. H. Stephenson taking three wickets with three consecutive deliveries. Fans held a collection for Stephenson, and presented him with a hat bought with the proceeds and that's how "Hat-trick2" came through. \

- In 1960, the RAF parachuted cats into Borneo to deal with a rat army.

- Military Chocolate was made to taste terrible on purpose, as to have the soldiers actually save it for emergencies instead of eating it prematurely.
23 Jun 2021 1AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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