The Most Interesting Facts About the Legendary Kobe Bryant

A Torn Achilles Tendon

Kobe tore his left Achilles tendon in a game against the Golden State Warriors in April 2013. He underwent a successful surgery but was benched from the Lakers until December of that year. It took a toll on his morale and was the first major injury of his career.

The More You Know

It's a tradition in Ireland that if you donated a pint of blood, they give you a pint of Guinness to replace the iron.
In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
Roughly 600 Parisians work at the Eiffel Tower each day.
In the 2011 census for the Czech Republic, over 15 thousand people listed their religion as Jedi.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.