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Who were some NHRA drivers killed while racing?

Garten was racing at the Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, California, on June 27, 2015 when his 1973 Mustang Nostalgia funny car crossed the center line and collided with the opposing driver. The 69-year-old Garten was thrown from his chassis and died in the hospital the next day.\nDavid Minx was racing on a 220-yard track at the Houston Motorsports Park on Sept. 28, 2014. His 1967 Camaro went through a safety net before it crashed into water barrels.\nEugene Kern died at a Cup of Russia event on Sept. 21, 2014. His Nissan GT-R suddenly increased speed at the end of his sprint and crashed into a..

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How many yards are in a football field?

A football field is marked with yard lines every 5 yards starting at either end zone line. If a player crosses either of the sidelines with the ball, he is considered to be out of bounds and the next play begins where the ball went out of bounds. Touchdowns are scored when any part of the ball, in possession of a player, crosses the specified end zone line.

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What is sold at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World stores?

Bass Pro Shops divides its gear into the general categories of "Fishing," "Hunting," "Shooting," "Boating" and "Camping." Fishing gear includes rods, reels, bait, tackle boxes and float tubes. Hunting equipment includes archery supplies, tree stands, outdoor cameras, knives and ATV accessories. Shooting gear focuses on recreational range shooting and includes guns, ammunition, scopes and shooting vests. Accessories for personal defense can also be found in this category. Boating gear includes marine electronics, motors, kayaks, canoes and life vests. Camping equipment includes tents, sleeping ..

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What are some good hybrid bicycles?

The Schwinn Discover is a sturdy, durable bike that performs reliably on roads and dirt trails. It weighs about 46 pounds and accommodates riders up to 250 pounds. Another Schwinn hybrid, the Network 3.0, features a saddle seat with a suspension system, which increases comfort while riding. The Network 3.0 has an aluminum frame.\nThe Critical Cycles Dutch Style Step-Thru Bike Seven is a retro-style bicycle with whitewall tires, dual fenders and chrome detailing. The seven-speed bike has a steel frame and weighs 35 pounds.

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Where are biomass stoves for sale?

Biomass stoves are designed for outdoor cooking and to provide warmth without the need for a combustible fuel source, such as propane gas. Depending on the model, a biomass stove derives fuel from burning corn, wood or combustible ground scrub. Some models feature a cook stove design, and other models offer more flexibility. Many biomass stoves are portable and can easily be moved when needed.\nBiomass stoves such as the Deadwood Stove model have built-in energy efficiency. Practical designs allow the stoves to generate a maximum amount of heat while burning a minimum amount of natural fuel. A..

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How fast do ski jumpers go?

A ski jumper's high speed makes balance critical in the sport. Since the ski jumper is traveling at such a high speed, falling during the in-run phase is costly. After the in-run stage, ski jumpers take off and begin the flight stage. When in flight, the ski jumper is usually 10 to 15 feet off of the ground. It takes less than 10 seconds from the start on the in-run to landing after the jump.

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Where are 2014 World Cup soccer balls available for purchase?

The official quality balls are made to exact FIFA specifications for materials used, while replica versions are made with lower quality materials. The 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer balls are manufactured by Adidas and were given the name "Brazuca." The term brazuca is a Brazilian term that describes the Brazilian way of life, according to Matthias Mecking, the Adidas product manager charged with designing the ball. The Brazuca ball spent two and a half years in development, tested by over 600 players, for 30 professional and national teams in 10 countries.

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What was the final score of the 2014 Super Bowl?

Near the end of the third quarter, the Seattle Seahawks led by a score of 36 to 0, and the Denver Broncos were never able to recover. Notable plays included an interception late in the first half, when a pass by Peyton Manning was intercepted by Seattle linebacker Malcolm Smith and returned for a touchdown, and the opening kickoff of the second half, which was returned for another touchdown by Seahawk Percy Harvin.

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What basketball teams did well during the ACC tournament in 2015?

Victories over Miami (FL) and Duke were all the Notre Dame Fighting Irish needed to set up their title game match with North Carolina. The Irish defeated North Carolina 90-82 in the championship game.\nUnlike the other three semi-finalists, North Carolina did not receive a double-bye. However, the Tar Heels managed victories over Boston College, Louisville and Virginia en route to the title game battle with Notre Dame.\nDuke defeated seventh-seed North Carolina State in the quarterfinals before falling to Notre Dame in a semi-final contest. However, the Blue Devils would ultimately have the la..

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What were the circumstances surrounding Richard Petty's death?

Lynda Petty was diagnosed with lymphoma of the central nervous system in 2010. The Pettys were married for 55 years. Richard Petty credited Lynda for helping him early in his 200-victory NASCAR career. Her many contributions included feeding their four children and the pit crew from a car in the infield of race tracks.\nLynda Petty was honored for her work with Richard by giving the "Start your engines" command as grand marshal of the Southern 500 on Mother's Day in 2005. In her later life, Lynda Petty expressed disdain with NASCAR's evolution from camaraderie among the drivers into ..

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