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Where can you fill a CO2 tank?

One sporting goods store that provides CO2 gas tank refill services is Dick's Sporting Goods. As of 2014, a tank refill at the store costs between $2.99 and $4.49, depending on the tank's size. A free refill is also available with the purchase of a brand new CO2 tank. Tanks that can be refilled at this location must be between 9 ounces and 24 ounces in size.

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How do you build a fire pit?

The campfire depression should be circular and 3 to 8 inches deep at the deepest point, depending on the size of the campfire. Most fire rings should be approximately 2 feet in diameter, although for large groups it may be necessary to expand the ring up to 4 feet. It is also important to ensure that the rocks used to surround the fire pit are dry. Wet rocks can explode when heated, causing shrapnel that can injure campers.\nOnce the fire pit has been dug, campers can build the actual fire by first collecting tinder such as dry grass, bark or twigs. This should be placed in the center of the p..

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What are some WWE events?

First airing in 1985, "WrestleMania" is the longest running and most successful professional wrestling event in television history as of 2015. Frequently drawing more than 50,000 spectators, "WrestleMania" serves as WWE's flagship event and held the record for the highest-attended indoor sporting event in the world from 1987 through 2010. The next of the big four to debut, "Survivor Series" began in 1987 and focused on tag-team wrestling to give fans a different style of entertainment. WWE introduced "SummerSlam" in August of 1988 and then quickly added "Royal Rumble" to the lineup in ear..

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What were some high-ranking NFL teams in 2014?

Five teams tied for the best record with 12 wins in the 2013-2014 season: New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts also won their divisions, each with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses. Although the Carolina Panthers won the NFC South division, they did so with a losing record.\nBecause the NFL season spans two calendar years, most of the 16-game 2014-15 season fell in the 2014 calendar year. The top four teams on offense for this part of the season in 2014 were the New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh..

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Where did Eli Manning go to college?

Eli Manning is the quarterback for the New York Giants, as of 2014. The San Diego Chargers originally selected him as the first overall pick in the 2004 NFL draft. However, he refused to sign with the team and was subsequently traded to the Giants. In his eleven seasons with the Giants, he won Super Bowls in 2007 and 2011 and was named most valuable player in both games. Manning is the younger brother of Denver Broncos quarterback, Peyton Manning, and son of former NFL quarterback, Archie Manning.

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What types of fish can be caught in the Delaware River?

Fishing in the Delaware River is subject to daily limits and minimum catch sizes, and particular species are only fishable during certain seasons. For example, from April 18 through Oct. 15, the daily limit on trout is one to five fish, depending on whether fishing north or south of I-84 or in the West Branch of the Delaware River. Size limitations also vary from 12 or 14 inches to no minimum size, depending on fishing location. Bass-fishing season runs from Jan. 1 through April 17 and June 13 through Dec. 31 with a limit of five fish. From April 18 through June 12, there is no allowable harve..

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What are some interesting facts about basketball?

The first game of basketball took place on January 20, 1892, in a YMCA gymnasium in Albany, New York. Nine players participated in the game, and the final score was one to zero. The creator of the game is reported to have lost more games than he won.\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar holds the record for most points scored during a basketball career. After playing 20 seasons in the NBA, he amassed a total of 38,387 points scored. However, Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most points scored during a single game. He scored 100 points against New York while playing for Philadelphia in 1962.\nUntil 19..

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What football teams did OJ Simpson play for?

Simpson's most successful year occurred in 1973, when he rushed for a then-record of 2,003 yards and was named the NFL's most valuable Player. Two years later, Simpson tallied 2,243 yards from scrimmage and a career-high 23 touchdowns. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Simpson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.

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How old is the NCAA?

In 1973, the NCAA divided member schools into three classifications for competition and legislative purposes — Divisions I, II and III — with a number of criteria distinguishing membership.\nDivision I member institutions must sponsor at least seven sports for men and women both — or six for men and eight for women — and two team sports for each. Division II members schools do not have as stringent attendance or scheduling requirements for football and basketball, and the scholarship aid allowed for each sport is less than that of Division I. Division III members do not award scholarsh..

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How is the Olympic torch rekindled?

After the ceremony in Olympia, the flame is placed in a cauldron and travels through Greece for seven days. Afterwards it travels in its protective lantern case that travels with the torch through the relay. The torch used in the relay is lit from the lantern every morning. During the relay, runners pass the flame from torch to torch.

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