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Who shot some of the world's largest bucks?

The world's largest non-typical white-tailed buck was picked up in St. Louis County, Missouri, by the state's Department of Conservation. The deer was found in 1981 and had 44 points with a score of 333 7/8. The world's largest typical Coues' white-tailed buck was shot by Ed Stockwell in Pima County, Arizona, in 1953. The deer had 10 points and a score of 144 1/8.

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What is the history of the Oklahoma Sooners?

To settle the Oklahoma Territory, Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act of 1862. The act decreed that any person could claim 160 acres of government-owned land in the territory and receive a title to that land after five years of development.\nThe U.S. Civil War halted settlement of the territory for several years, and President Benjamin Harrison opened the land to settlement in 1889. Settlers came on April 22, 1889, to begin settling the land at noon on a first-come, first-served basis. However, some individuals entered the territory early in an attempt to claim the best land. Locals calle..

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What factors affect NCAA football ratings?

There are a couple of weekly ranking polls that rate college football teams. The AP Poll, or the Associate Press Poll, publishes the list of the top 25 teams in the nation every week. A selective group of coaches also rates their top 25 teams.\nAdditionally, the BCS standing uses a mathematical formula that is created by three different factors. These three factors are the USA Today Coaches Poll, Harris Interactive College Poll and the average standard of six computer rankings. These different components are calculated to find the BCS standing of each team. The team that receives the highest s..

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Have croquet rules changed since its beginning?

Each variation of croquet has its own set of rules such as the sequence in which the players hit the balls, balls considered dead, free shots and boundaries. The simplest version is nine-wicket, which is the traditional croquet that people typically play at family barbecues and garden parties. The World Croquet Federation organizes World Championships every two to three years of association croquet, the most complex version.

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What are some tips for coaching middle school basketball?

Some tips for coaching middle school basketball are:Utilize drills Because of the differences in experience and talent with middle school players, utilize drills that teach all-around skills.Change players Give everyone a chance to play and not just the top players.Focus on form Teach proper shooting form to build a strong foundation.Work with high school players Invite high school players to come and practice with the middle school team.Keep it fun Keep practices fun to keep players coming back for more.Stay positive Keep practices positive, praise positive performances and avoid focusing on ..

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Who was on the 1996 Chicago Bulls Championship team?

Michael Jordan was the Bulls' shooting guard. In the 1995-1996 season, he won the NBA Most Valuable Player award after leading the league in points scored. After winning the 1996 championship, Jordan played two more years with the Bulls before his first retirement. Jordan entered the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.\nScottie Pippen was the Bulls' starting small forward. Pippen led the team in three-point shots that year. He was also an All-Star in the 1995-1996 season. The Basketball Hall of Fame inducted Pippen in 2010. Toni Kukoc was the backup small forward and played the third-mo..

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How do you learn the rules of the long jump?

According to the long jump rules, jumpers approach the jump on an all-weather track and take off from an 8-inch-wide wooden board that is flush with the track. The jumper's foot must be completely behind the foul line upon take-off, or the jump is a foul. No matter how far behind the foul line the jumper takes off, the jump length is still measured as the distance from the foul line to the piece of the jumper's body landing closest to the foul line. Wind is measured, and no more than 2 meters per second of wind assistance is allowed.\nNormally jumpers are given three jumps, though th..

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What is the Motocross des Nations?

This event has taken place each year since 1947; the team from Great Britain won that year. The Motocross des Nations is also the name of an individual event within the competition. In 2004, an Anglicized name, Motocross of Nations, or MXON, was adopted, though the original name and shortened versions such as des Nations and MXDN are also still used.

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How do you find football standings from 2014?

The NFL and AFC listings are sortable by league, conference or division. In addition, the standings show statistics for years dating back to 2002 for the regular and preseason. College football standings include numbers across several divisions, including FBS, FCS, Division II and Division III. These standings also date back to 2002. The college football standings include the American Athletic standings, ACC standings, Big 12 standings, Big Ten standings, Conference USA standings and other regional standings.

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What are some good catfish baits?

Shad are a natural baitfish typically found in waterways that are also inhabited by catfish. They can be used live or cut into pieces. Live shad are most often used to catch larger catfish, especially flatheads over 10 pounds, while shad cut into pieces is effective for all species and in most types of water.\nCatfish hunt for food by sense of smell, which is why dip bait is another effective bait. It can be purchased at tackle shops or made at home with a personal recipe, but the one thing all dip baits have in common is that they smell bad. It must have a cheese or other protein base and a s..

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