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How often is the World Cup held?

FIFA, which stands for the Federation Internationale de Football Association, is soccer's governing body. Member nations, of which there are 209 as of 2014, go through a qualification phase which begins the year following a World Cup event. Eventually, qualifying gets down to 32 nations, which are put into eight groups to participate in the tournament phase consisting of a group stage and knockout stage. The group stages occurs in a round-robin format, and the top two teams in each group advance to the knockout stage where teams are seeded and put into a bracket. Each game from then on is..

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What are some features of Bushnell binoculars?

Bushnell Elite series binoculars include high-level features, such as comfort neck straps, twist-up eye cups, waterproof, dustproof and fogproof construction, RainGuard HD water-resistant lens coating and advanced fusion hybrid lens systems. Bushnell Elite binoculars also feature 99.7 percent light transmission per lens, custom-molded cases and a rugged, lightweight, scratch-resistant powder construction and finish.

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What is the schedule for the University of KY's basketball team?

Exhibition plays often consists of two home contests against non-Division I opponents in early-November. The Wildcats schedule then features roughly a dozen clashes against opponents from conferences outside the SEC, which may be played at Rupp Arena, on the road or at neutral sites. Conference play begins the first week in January and features at least one game against each of the SEC East and West Division members and may also include a non-conference game or two nestled in-between.\nThe single elimination SEC Conference Tournament begins in early or mid-March over a four or five-day period...

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Do waterboys in the NFL get paid?

Getting a job as a waterboy is easier with high school or college athletic experience. Waterboys are considered part of the equipment crew of a team and may receive merchandise or season tickets as compensation for their work. While the NFL does not directly release the salary information for its waterboys, the comparable NBA pays its waterboys $50 to $100 dollars per game. There are few NFL waterboy jobs available.

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Who is the shortest NBA player to dunk?

Webb won the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, beating out 6-foot-8-inch Hawks teammate Dominique Wilkins for the title and shocking the basketball world. The shortest player ever to take part in the event, Webb was used as a prop by Nate Robinson, the second-shortest player ever to participate, in the 2006 event and returned as a judge for the 2010 contest.

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What were some highly rated volley clubs in the 2013 National Volleyball Club ranking?

A 12-0 mark captured the 18-year old AAU national title and Volleyball Magazine #1 ranking for Mizuno Sports Performance Elite, which did not lose a single set at the tournament. Thanks to a Junior Nationals title, Texas Advantage Black secured the top spot in the 17-year old girls rankings, while finishing just behind Mizuno in the final 18-under rankings.\nThe 949 Black boys won the Junior Nationals in Reno, Nevada with a perfect 11-0 mark to secure the top spot in the final 18-year old rankings. Hawaii-based Ka Ulukoa Mizuno also took home the crown in Reno to land atop the final 17-under l..

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Who is the First Lady of Drag Racing?

In 1982, Muldowney won an additional Top Fuel championship, making her the first person to ever win three titles. Muldowney was part of a group of women who were advocating for a female presence in the drag racing world. Others include Judi Boertman and Della Woods. As a racer, Muldowney struggled with the inherent sexism of the racing world, having difficulties finding sponsorship and crews in the same way that her male counterparts did. In spite of this, she didn't shy away from displaying a traditionally feminine identity at the track and painting her cars bright pink.

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Where does Wayne Gretzky live?

The Canadian-born hockey player has owned homes in Beverly Hills, Calif., Scottsdale, Ariz. and Thousand Oaks, Calif. According to Vanity Magazine, as of 2014, Gretzky's latest home in Thousand Oaks, Calif., sporting more than 8,700 square feet, is on the market for $10,500,000. Gretzky and his wife have purchased, renovated and sold several homes throughout California and Arizona since his retirement from professional hockey.

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Where did Shaun White go to school?

White was earning around $5 million a year in his late teens, but he felt it was still important to get his diploma because he was a role model for younger children. "I never wanted to have to tell some kid that I just quit. That’s not cool, no matter what," he once said. The main reason he finished high school was to repay the "major sacrifices" his family made on his behalf. His family spent lots of time on the road and thousands of dollars in equipment investments, entrance fees and transportation costs to keep up with White's budding career.

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How long does an NHL game last?

There are three 20-minute periods of hockey play with rest intermissions in between them. Each intermission begins directly after period regulation play has expired. Intermissions last for roughly 17 minutes, and play resumes promptly when this time has expired. The official Game Timekeeper provides warnings to the officials and both teams five minutes and two minutes prior to the resumption of regulatory play. The timekeeper also uses an electronic time clock displayed to the audience and spectators to keep them aware of the time left in each period as well as intermissions.

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