
Five things you should know about March Madness
CNN
It's that time of year when the sports nuts and the sports novices are put on an equal playing field. The NCAA college basketball tournament is here and with it comes the excitement of the upset and the heartbreak of the busted bracket.
Yes, the winner of your office pool may very well be the person who doesn't know the difference between the Blue Man Group and the Duke Blue Devils -- March Madness can truly be that unpredictable.
But whether you're one of those nuts or novices, this truly is one of the most exciting years if you're at all into sports.

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