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How big is an Olympic standard shot put ball?

In the Olympics, 12 female competitors and 12 male competitors qualify to compete in the finals. The finalists for each gender get three shots each to determine who makes it into the top eight. When the top eight are determined, those eight each get three more shots. The person who has the longest put out of all contestants in the top eight for their gender is the winner of the Olympics.

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What is the prize money breakdown for the 2015 U.S. Open Golf Tournament?

Jordan Spieth beat Dustin Johnson by one shot in the 2015 U.S. Open, where total prize money among a field of 75 golfers was about $10 million, which represents a $1 million increase over the prior year. First place prize money alone was about $200,000 more than in 2014, when Martin Kaymer won $1.62 million. Although the tournament originally intended to pay out $9 million in total prize money, tournament officials made a late breaking decision to increase the amount to $10 million to keep in line with other major championships, such as The Players Championship, PGA Championship and the Master..

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Where can you find an illustrated guide to fishing knots?

Each link has step-by-step instructions, a required skill level and illustrations. The website also features instructional videos and information about fishing techniques, safety and conservation.\nAt NetKnots.com, a wide variety of over 60 fishing knots is organized by name, category and application. Each knot is illustrated with detailed steps and an animation. The website has a section on fishing knot basics and some useful knots that can be used by beginners.

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Where are some good places in East Texas to hunt wild hogs?

Run by the Stypick family since 1995, the Boar Creek Ranch is a fenced property of old oaks and blackjack trees, deep rivers and lush semi-tropical wilderness that is 90 miles southeast of Dallas. The ranch accommodates up to 16 hunters at a time. Its website offers testimonials from satisfied customers who cite the clean accommodations and the hospitable full meal service.\nBuck N' Boar Outfitters is located near Grapeland, which is 2.5 hours north of Houston and 2.5 hours southeast of Dallas. The secluded ranch has a diverse terrain filled with pine trees and natural lakes. A positive r..

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What is the Olympic Creed?

The Olympic Creed originated from a speech given by Bishop Ethelbert Talbot, the Bishop of Pennsylvania. The Olympic president altered the original speech given by Talbot when he spoke at a reception for Olympic champion athletes following the 1908 Olympic Games. This statement eventually evolved into the Olympic Movement's creed.

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What is motorcycle hill climbing?

The uphill trail is a grueling test of both the rider and the motorcycle. Riders usually modify hill-climbing motorcycles with significantly extended rear forks and wheels to provide extra balance and keep the machine from flipping over backward.\nThe American Motorcycle Association is one of the major organizations holding regular hill-climbing championship races. Organizers usually divide races into classes that separate competitors by engine size.

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What NFL games will be televised in my area?

The National Football League consists of a regular season that starts after Labor Day and ends 17 weeks later, followed by a post-season playoff series that lasts 5 weeks and ends with the Superbowl championship. Over the 17 weeks of the regular season, each team plays 16 games and gets one week off. The bulk of NFL games are played on Sundays, but games are also played Thursday, Saturday and Monday nights. Because there are so many games being played on Sundays, local stations do not air every single game each week. To find out which games will be aired in a certain area, either search the lo..

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What is the PSI of a regulation NBA basketball?

At the beginning of an NBA game, each team must have access to six balls during the warm-up period. A regulation backboard measures 6 feet wide and 3 1/2 feet tall. The inside diameter of the basket ring must be 18 inches, and the ring must be painted orange. The net should be between 15 and 18 inches long. The upper edge of the basket ring is mounted 10 feet above the floor.

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How many times has Argentina won the World Cup?

Argentina has nearly won the World Cup three other times. The country's team lost in the finals to Uruguay in 1930. It also lost to Germany in the final game of the World Cup in 1990 and 2014. Both of the losses to Germany ended in a 1-0 score. In the World Cup finals that Argentina won, the team defeated Holland (1978) and Germany (1986). Brazil, the country with the most World Cup championships, has won five times.

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What are some coyote trapping tips?

Setting traps along the coyote's natural path, especially in places where it crawls under fences, is recommended. Meat is a good bait, as the coyote can smell it from a long way away; however, it is important to keep domestic dogs away from the area.\nCamouflage the trap by setting it in a shallow hole and packing dirt around it. The aim is to create a sturdy base for the trap while making the hole look as natural as possible.\nA lethal trap, such as a snare, kills the coyote by choking it, but when using a non-lethal trap, seek professional help before removing the coyote, as it may carr..

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