WONDER #490: Why Do Referees Wear Stripes?

Question 1 of 3

According to legend, who invented the striped referee uniform?

  1. Lloyd Olds
  2. Benjamin Franklin
  3. Betsy Ross
  4. Jonathan Nike

Question 2 of 3

The term referee got its start in which sport?

  1. football
  2. basketball
  3. baseball
  4. soccer

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is NOT an alternative term for referee?

  1. umpire
  2. judge
  3. linesman
  4. coach

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