Something to ponder, Why is the World Series called the World Series when no other countries in the World, except for

[Oeditpus Rex]

2. When the Series was first played in 1903

we arrogantly assumed the U.S. was the only country in which baseball was played. As a professional sport, we were no doubt correct, but also unaware it'd been played recreationally in Japan since the 1880s.

But, hell, it wasn't even invented here, but somewhere in England -- possibly the West Midlands or Wales. (The Welsh still play their own style that's about 250 years old.)

We continue to call it the "World Series" knowing it's played professionally in other countries and as a club sport around the world just as a matter of tradition, I suppose.