Ping Pong, also known as table tennis, has become one of the most popular sports in the world. However, few people know that it originated in the late 19th century in England.

It all began in the 1880s, when the upper class in England started playing a game called 'whiff-whaff' after dinner parties. The game was played using a makeshift ball made of a champagne cork and two books serving as rackets.

The game quickly gained popularity, and in 1901, the first official Ping Pong tournament was held in London. The game was also given an official name, 'Ping Pong,' which was trademarked by the British table tennis association.

Ping Pong became even more popular in the 1920s and 1930s, with the formation of international table tennis associations and the inclusion of the sport in the Olympics.

Today, Ping Pong is played by millions of people around the globe and has become a staple in the world of sports and entertainment. It's hard to imagine that this beloved sport had such humble beginnings in the dining rooms of England's upper class.