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What game got a second life thanks to color TV?

The billiard game of snooker fell into decline in the mid-20th century. However, interest in her again greatly increased after the BBC channel chose her to demonstrate the benefits of color television and began to broadcast all the championships. The green table and multi-colored snooker balls were perfect for this purpose.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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