With the men, Sven Kramer can actually be designated as the best of all time. He won the most World Cup all-round and European Championship all-round titles, and has four Olympic gold medals (nine total). Clas Thunberg and Eric Heiden do have one more gold medal. Five-time world all-round champion Oscar Mathisen was unlucky that… Continue reading Who are the best skaters of all time?
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When was the clap skate introduced?
Strikingly, the clap skate had first been developed as early as the late 19th century. A skate with a hinge in the middle to provide an extra blow when landing on the ice. In 1980, the clap skate was ‘officially’ invented by motion scientist Gerrit Jan van Ingen Schenau. It was not until the mid-1990s… Continue reading When was the clap skate introduced?
What is the Noble Calendar?
It sounds like something medieval, but actually it is a ranking of skaters based on their personal records. The fastest times on the all-round distances are taken together for a point total. Due to clap skates and better suits, among other things, the skaters of yesteryear are not at the top. Kees Verkerk and Ard… Continue reading What is the Noble Calendar?
What are some exotic animals people own as pets?
Famously it is thought that there are more tigers in captivity in Texas than there are in the wild. Tigers seem to be easy pets to own for the rich as lack of laws and consistent regulations mean that there is little oversight on their ownership. In more recent years, a famous pet seems to… Continue reading What are some exotic animals people own as pets?
What are some common animal misconceptions?
The most famous ones are of course the idea that whales and dolphins are fish, when in fact, they are mammals. Additionally, dogs are not completely colour blind, and can see blue and yellow. Most surprising of all is probably the fact that bats and moles are not actually blind. Bats have sight similar to… Continue reading What are some common animal misconceptions?
What are some casino games with the Pet and Animal theme?
For a game set in a farm with domesticated animals we have Animal Madness. For a game focused on sea-life we have the famous Big Bass Bonanza and its various spin-off titles. For more exotic animals we have Jaguar Gold, Cats of the Caribbean, and Monkey Bonanza.
What are some games with the theme of Mythology?
There is the most famous “Book of” series, which contains numerous mythological influences, such as “Rich WIlde and the Book of Dead” which is themed around Egyptian Mythology, “Book of Loki” which is themed around the Norse god Loki, and “Book of King Arthur” which is themed around the famous wielder of Excalibur.
Who are the most iconic mythological heroes?
In ancient Greek myths there is of course Achilles, who was known as an unrivaled fighter, and his friend Odysseus, who came up with the plot to use a wooden horse to infiltrate Troy. The oldest English hero is Beowulf, who ends up fighting a dragon, but the most famous English hero of mythology is… Continue reading Who are the most iconic mythological heroes?
What is the difference between religion and mythology?
Religion is the practice of belief in a certain divine or supernatural power, while a mythology is a collection of stories and tales that explain certain traditions or events, especially those of ancient cultures. Mythologies are often linked to ancient religions, for example many Ancient Greek gods participated in the Trojan War, granting blessings to… Continue reading What is the difference between religion and mythology?
Which Ocean themed slots do you have?
In our online casino we have numerous games from the Big Bass franchise, alongside the famous Fishin’ Frency Megaways, and Big Fishin Fortune. For something more pirate adjacent there is “Cursed Seas”, and for fans of mythology there is “Gods of Seas: Triton’s Fortune”.