Why the Rest of the World Plays Soccer?

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Ever wonder why it's called the "World" Series? With baseball played almost nowhere else, it might be more aptly termed the "American" Series. The world's pastime would be better identified as... soccer. Or "football," depending on where you live. But why is America's pastime different from the rest of the world's? And what does it say about the way we live, versus everyone else?