I WONDER - What Was The First Football Made From?

The video discusses the evolution of football materials, starting with sheep's and pig's bladders, and how Charles Goodyear revolutionized the game by introducing rubber footballs. Over time, the materials evolved further, with real leather being replaced by softer synthetic materials to reduce head and neck injuries.

What was the initial material used for making footballs before Charles Goodyear's invention?

• Wood

• Animal bladders

• Plastic

• Rubber

Who is credited with inventing a new type of football made of rubber?

• Henry Ford

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Charles Goodyear

• Thomas Edison

What material replaced real leather in footballs to enhance safety?

• Metal

• Synthetic material

• Cotton

• Glass

What was one of the main reasons for switching to synthetic materials in footballs?

• To reduce production costs

• To make the ball more colorful

• To decrease head and neck injuries

• To increase the ball's weight

What type of injuries were reduced by using softer synthetic materials in footballs?

• Arm injuries

• Leg injuries

• Head and neck injuries

• Back injuries