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Who supervises the Olympic Games?
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- 05/09/2025
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The International Olympic Committee works as part of the Olympic Movement, along with international sports federations and the National Olympic Committees of member countries, to plan for, stage and administer the games. The leader of the IOC is its executive board, consisting of a president, four vice presidents and 10 board members elected by the member body every four years. The IOC's goals are to promote sports without discrimination and to promote friendship, solidarity and fair play among the athletes.
Who was the first person to dunk a basketball?
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- 05/09/2025
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Seven-foot Hall of Fame center Bob Kurland became the first player to regularly dunk during games, leading Oklahoma A&M to back-to-back NCAA titles in 1945 and 1946. From 1967 through 1976, the NCAA instituted the infamous "Lew Alcindor Rule" that prohibited players from dunking during games. The NCAA Rules Committee denied the dunk was disallowed due to Alcindor's dominance, and insisted it was because of rims bending back and the risk of boards breaking.
What happens to the winning car of the Daytona 500?
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- 05/09/2025
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No alterations are made to the winning car before it is put on display for public view. The car is left in its original race-winning condition, allowing viewers to get an authentic view of what a winning race car really looks like after it has been put through its paces.
Where can you view the updated scores for NHL Hockey?
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- 05/09/2025
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Selecting the GameCenter or GameCast links at NHL.com and ESPN.com or the game capsule at Yahoo! Sports directs to a live play-by-play feed that keeps fans updated on their favorite team's action. Fans can also click on the game capsule to preview upcoming games or view the box scores or game summaries of completed games. A drop-down menu at each site allows fans to filter the season schedule to view past results or future events.
Where can you find a Lake Erie perch report?
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- 05/09/2025
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Cleveland.com updates its fishing report regularly from information provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The report includes areas that are showing productive perch fishing as well as the lures and fishing techniques that are having the most success.\nILakeErie generates daily fishing reports that charter boat captains and fishing guides gather. The service requires a subscription and provides its reports by text message and email. Stray Cat Sportfishing Charters has perch fishing reports from charter boat captains operating out of the Monroe, Michigan, area of Lake Erie.
Where can you find out about climbing Mount Shasta?
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- 04/09/2025
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A number of group and private climbs are available from April to September during optimal summit conditions on the United State's highest volcano. The site provides complete descriptions, schedules and prices of the tours offered with the option of booking the outing online. Shasta Mountain Guides also provides up-to-date conditions of the slopes, so climbers opting to take on the terrain themselves know what to expect.
What is the age requirement for obtaining a Golden Age Passport for federal campgrounds?
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- 04/09/2025
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In January 2007, the National Park Service began issuing the Senior Pass. As of 2015, the pass costs $10.00, and pass holders have access to more than 2,000 sites. Golden Age Passports are still valid for a lifetime, and the Senior Pass is not transferable. The Senior Pass is available online from USGS.gov or in person at one of the participating parks.
What are some fun facts about football?
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- 04/09/2025
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By the end of the 19th century, professional football teams popped up in Western Pennsylvania such as the Allegheny Athletic Association team and the Latrobe Athletic Association team. As the years continued, football adopted modern rules, such as in 1912 when a touchdown became worth six points instead of five.\nIn 1922, the American Professional Football Association officially became known as the National Football League and included 18 teams, such as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. The first Super Bowl occurred in 1967 and pitted the Green Bay Packers of the NFL against the America..
Is the Winchester 94 rifle the best model to buy?
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- 04/09/2025
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The Winchester Model 94 was designed in 1893 for use with the new 30-30 smokeless cartridge. Its light weight, fast target acquisition, smooth cycling of spent cartridges and suitability to large caliber ammunition made it an indispensable tool for settlers in the west. It has often been referred to as "The Gun That Won the West."\n\nThe same characteristics that made the Model 94 popular as a defensive weapon in the 19th century make it an ideal rifle for hunting big game in the 21st century. The rifle's light weight makes it easy to carry and quick to point when a moving target is sele..
Who are some famous Brazilian soccer players?
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- 04/09/2025
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Pele, considered one of the greatest players of all-time, played on four World Cup squads and owns Brazilian scoring record with 77 goals in 92 games.\nGarrincha won Player of the Tournament honors in the 1962 World Cup, helping Brazil win the championship that year as well as in 1958.\nRonaldo played in 98 matches for the Brazilian national team and scored 15 times in World Cup play, making him all-time leader in World Cup goals.