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How do you determine if a team is in the NFC or the AFC?

When the NFL restructured the divisions in 2002, it did it in a way that organized the teams geographically. At the same time, it attempted to maintain the old rivalries that have been in place for decades by keeping those teams with rivalries in similar divisions. By and large, teams that used to play in the American Football League before 1970 are in the AFC, and teams that played in the pre-1970 National Football League play in the NFC.The AFC teams are split up into four divisions as follows:AFC East - New England, Buffalo, Miami and New YorkAFC North - Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Baltimore an..

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How many Stanley Cups did Wayne Gretzky win?

Gretzky played a total of 20 NHL seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers. He retired after the 1998-99 season and was inducted into the Hall of Fame that same year. As of 2014, Gretzky still holds or shares 61 NHL records, including most career goals (894), assists (1,963) and points (2,857).

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What are some facts about the NHL?

The NHL was founded in Montreal in 1917, but the Great Depression and the onset of World War II left only six teams in the league by the 1940s. Televised games and popular players such as Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Gordie Howe in the 1950s and 1960s helped boost the league's popularity, and it has steadily expanded to its current 30-franchise size. In a typical season, the league begins play in early October with the top eight teams in each conference advancing to a tournament-style postseason playoff. The winner of the best-of-seven playoff finals series is awarded the Stanley Cup, the..

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How is the Lyman bullet mold chart used to pick the correct bullet for a rifle?

Other calibers listed on Lyman's bullet mold chart include a .375/38-55, .45, 50, 6.5mm and 32/20. Once the user selects the appropriate rifle caliber, Lyman provides a list of bullet molds matching the chosen caliber. For example, the 50 caliber option lists three bullet molds: 340 grain, 425 grain and 515 grain. The initial bullet mold listing includes a picture of the bullet, the grain number, the bullet number and a brief description.\nBy selecting the Details tab located next to each bullet mold type, users access additional information about the bullet, including the top punch numbe..

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How fast is Wes Welker?

Welker is not as swift as other receivers, who accrue more touchdown catches, according to About Sports. However, he is quick, and he is also known for his ability to make receptions on third down that keep the team's drive alive. Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach said Welker was, "not real fast," but praised him on his ability to make good plays.

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How do you catch shad?

Shad typically populate bays, marinas, creek mouths, bridge pilings, water discharges, pockets of rivers and eddys. In bays, shads can be found in the back, in shallow areas or feeders to lakes. Shads typically congregate in marinas because of the algae that grow on boats and docks. Creek mouths are a good place to look for shad as they often school there to escape heavy currents. Bridge pilings also attract shad because of algae growth. Water discharge areas are another place to find shad. This happens close to factories, where the water is drawn in to cool equipment and then discharged back ..

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What causes high pH levels in pools?

Another cause of high pH is the use of pool chemicals in incorrect amounts. Chemicals like sodium carbonate, used to raise pH when the pool is overly acidic, can be overused, causing a high pH. Calcium hypochlorite, an alkaline substance used to add more chlorine to the pool, also can cause a high pH. When a pool has high pH, it can be lowered through the addition of chemicals like muriatic acid or sodium bisulphate.

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How fast can Indy cars go?

The highest speed ever achieved on an Indy car track was completed by Mauricio Gugelmin, who brought his vehicle to an astounding 242.333 mph on the California Speedway. Indy cars are generally designed with a 3.5-liter, 600+ horsepower engine. The highest-standing Indy car driver as of September 2014 is Will Power #12, who has earned three wins and 671 points in total this season.

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What are some of the best high school football teams?

USAToday has a list of the top high school football team in 2015 in each state on its website. It ranks each team based on past performance, and updates the rankings after the team has played three games in the season. Examples of top teams include South Anchorage in Anchorage, Alaska; Chandler in Chandler, Arizona; Punahou in Honolulu, Hawaii; Canisius in Buffalo, New York; and St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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How many times has the Chelsea Football Club won the league?

Formed in 1905, the Blues have made a total of 12 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. They also had five UEFA Cup Winners' Cup appearances, three UEFA Super Cup appearances and four UEFA Europa League appearances. The Blues have various UEFA club competition honors to their name as runners up in their brackets as well as a few domestic honors, making them one of the most competitive teams in the league.

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