Years ago I read a list of the 50 fascinating things about Kim Jong-il and North Korea. 
My favorite
According to his biography, he first picked up a golf club in 1994, at North Korea’s only golf course, and shot a 38-under par round that included no fewer than 11 holes in one. Satisfied with his performance, he reportedly immediately declared his retirement from the sport.
Thought of this watching the leader or Russia playing hockey yesterday. His team, the Festival Stars, ended up winning the game 21-4 and he scored six goals and racked up five assists. Too bad the Bruins did not have him…
