Bowling quick facts

• Primitive forms of bowling may have existed in ancient times as early as A.D. 300 in Germany, and also in ancient Finland and Yemen.
• The Dutch are the ones who introduced bowling to North America in the 1600s.
• The first standardized rules in bowling were established in New York City, on September 9, 1895.
• Today, bowling is enjoyed by 95 million people in more than 90 countries worldwide.
• The governing body of competitive bowling in the United States is called Professional Bowlers Association
• Bowling helps in burning calories and works muscle groups not usually exercised.
• The facility where people play bowling is commonly called bowling alley
• Bowlers should warm up their fingers before inserting them into a bowling ball, to ensure that their fingers do not get stuck in the ball.