I love playing pool, it's considered a cue sport, also known as a billiard sport, because it's played with a cue stick.
I am so bad at pool. I think I just dont understand it all that much. There are different rules and types of games right?
Yes there are a few different games, like pool and billiards can be considereed two different games, and then there's also snooker too.
Ah yes I think I have heard of those games. How long has pool been around for?
Well billiards had its inception in the 15th century, so it's been around quite a while.
That is a long time. Are there professional competitions? 
Yes cue sports like billiards and pool have professional competitions fairly often.
What else should I know about cue sports and billiards?
For some trivia knowledge, you should know that Mark Twain, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and even Babe Ruth were billiards enthusiasts.
Really. Can it be played as a team or only individual?