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How many times in a row has Queensland won State of Origin?

State of Origin is the highlight of the Australian rugby league calendar with the two teams battling it out in a best-of-three series. The event has been played annually since 1980 between Queensland, known as the Maroons, and New South Wales, known as the Blues. Overall, the win count stands in favor of Queensland with 22 wins to 13. In 2015, the Maroons will look to wrest back the trophy from their long-time rivals.

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How do you clean a fish?

Scale the fishUse a butter knife to remove the scales from the fish by scraping from the tail to the head, being sure to include the top and the collar of the fish. Do this in an outdoor area that is easy to clean. Remove the gutsHold the fish flat on your work surface with the palm of your hand. Insert the tip of a fillet knife into the belly of the fish near the tail. Carefully slice open the fish, cutting all the way to the lower jaw of the fish. Remove all of the organs from the fish by pulling them loose near the head. A knife may be used to scrape an remaining organs from the backbone. R..

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How much do wrestlers get paid?

Wrestlers may command a wide range of salaries, but it is difficult to assess exactly how much they make in a given year. How many fights they appear in, whether or not they're injured and other factors affect their pay.Wrestlers are docked for injuries. If they cannot appear, their salary suffers a commensurate reduction.

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Where can you find a live feed of the WPIAL football scores?

To hear a live feed from the MSA Sports Network website, the monthly calendar is color-coded for easy recognition between a live viewable game, an audible game only, or times and location of a football game without the option of a live feed. At game time, the live feed begins broadcasting the football game with commendations through the duration of the game.

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What criteria should you look for when purchasing a baseball bat for kids?

Online and in-store charts can help when choosing the length of a bat for a young player based on his height and weight. But these charts only provide ranges, and the bat should suit the player's skills and strengths. A longer bat is heavier but allows the hitter to reach pitches in a larger area. The barrel of the bat is the hitting part. A wider barrel provides a greater contact area, but also makes the bat heavier and harder to swing.

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What are some tips for caring for Happijac camper jacks?

Running the jack regularly lubricates the area along the screw and keeps the jack in good working condition. The jack should be operated at least twice a year if it is stored or not used regularly.\nLubricate the exterior of the manual crank socket to reduce friction and allow for easy operation, especially when retracting the jack by hand. Newer jack models have holes inside the sockets for lubrication. Good quality three-in-one light oil is sufficient for lubricating the jack.\nWipe off black residue on the jack using a clean soapy rug. Black residue may seep out of the crack socket, especia..

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What schools are in the NCAA Division II?

NCAA Division II membership encompasses international institutions as well, such as Simon Fraser University in Canada, and three institutions in Puerto Rico. Roughly 87 percent of Division II schools have an enrollment of less than 8,000. While some Division II schools are independent, most schools within Division II belong to one of 24 conferences, or a system of organization for athletics competition purposes.\nBefore the establishment of Division II in 1973, NCAA schools fell into categories of universities or colleges to distinguish large and small athletic programs. The three-division par..

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Is the Hodgdon Data Center available for the general public?

The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center provides basic information about ammunition and powder for a variety of firearms. Users can search pistols, rifles and shotguns to find detailed data such as the bullet weight and diameter and compatible powders. Searches return information about the firearm such as barrel length, velocity of the bullet and pressure. The site also offers a W.A.D. substitution chart and an instructional video for reloading a pistol case.

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What was Usain Bolt's 40-yard dash time?

Former NFL coach Brian Billick was quoted as saying he thought Bolt might run the 40-yard dash in 3.97 seconds. Both Valle and Pittsburgh Steelers scout Mark Gorsack point out that these calculations are based on Bolt using starting blocks, special shoes and a flat surface. These are not the conditions in which NFL players regularly run the 40-yard dash. Under more common conditions, Gorsack, who is known as the "Sultan of the Dash," says he doubts any athlete can run a 40-yard dash in less than four seconds.

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How long is a football?

The long circumference of an official NFL football should be 28 to 28 1/2 inches, the short circumference should be 21 to 21 1/4 inches, and the ball should weigh between 14 and 15 ounces. It should be a "Wilson" brand football that is hand selected and bears the signature of the Commissioner of the League.

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