EasyClassic
"I require three of the same thing from one person. I originated in cricket, moved to football, and am celebrated everywhere. What am I?"
Answer
A Hat-trick
Explanation
A hat-trick originally referred to a cricketer taking three wickets in three consecutive balls, with the feat traditionally rewarded with a hat. The term moved into football to describe three goals scored by one player in a single match.
This is an easy riddle in the Classic category — Time-honoured riddles passed down through generations.
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