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What is the world record for sturgeon?

Kaluga sturgeon are in danger of being eradicated due to over fishing. Chinese officials stated plans to artificially inseminate this type of large female fish and release them back into the wilds to boost the population.\nThe largest known white sturgeon ever caught was a 1,100 pound fish. Michael Snell of Salisbury, England caught the fish in the Fraser River in British Columbia. This sturgeon was over 12 feet long.

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What is the layout of the Georgia Dome football seating chart?

The Georgia Dome is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Dome is home to several sports teams and events, but only two football teams: the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and the Georgia State University NCAA team. The collegiate BCS Chick-fil-A Bowl, previously known as the Peach Bowl, is held at the Georgia Dome annually. The Southeastern Conference, or SEC, football championship game also takes place at the Georgia Dome every year.\nWith its football seating chart, the Georgia Dome has a 74,228-person maximum seating capacity. Because the Georgia State football team typically draws a smaller crowd, ..

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Which are the best sites for hiking and fishing on the Cataloochee Valley map?

The Boogerman Trail is named after Robert "Boogerman" Palmer, a former landowner who did not allow tree logging on his land. The trail, which is hiking only, runs past his homestead's remains and through woodland full of mature trees. The Cataloochie Creek offers fly-fishers a combination of pools, riffles and runs. Palmer Creek, Pretty Hollow Creek and Lost Bottoms Creek are among several tributaries that have brown, rainbow and brook trout.

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How do you dribble a basketball?

Basketball players learn to dribble with both hands, not just their dominant hands. This allows the player to be flexible when playing on the offensive side. To be successful at dribbling, the player must not look down at the ball, but rather up at what's going on ahead of her on the court. In a basketball game, once a player starts to dribble, she cannot stop and start again. This is called double dribbling, and it results in a possession turnover.

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In what sizes are oxygen tanks available?

Oxygen tanks for scuba diving are high pressure cylinders containing compressed gas. There are three pressure ratings, which are measured in pounds per square inch (psi):Low: 2,400 to 2,640Standard: 3,000High: 3,000 to 3,500There are also specialty high-pressure steel tanks that require a Department of Transportation (DOT) permit. Tanks are identified by prefixes. For example, aluminum tanks are labeled with the prefix "AL," low-pressure steel tanks are labeled "LP" and high-pressure steel tanks are labeled "HP." Recreational divers often use tanks with a capacity of between 50 to 100 cubic fe..

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How big is a soccer field?

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) states the length of a pitch must be from 100 yards to 130 yards, while the width should be between 50 yards and 100 yards. This results in many variations. For example, Sunderland's Stadium of Light is the standard 115 by 74 yards. West Ham United's Boleyn Ground is a relatively small 110 by 70 yards. The pitch at City of Manchester Stadium is an expansive 116.5 by 78 yards.

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What ingredients do you need to make exploding rifle targets?

It is legal to make exploding rifle targets at home but is potentially dangerous. Mixing aluminum powder with ammonium nitrate increases the detonation sensitivity, with the aluminum being the catalyst. While the product serves its purpose of exploding when a bullet hits it, there is a huge risk involved if the compounds aren't mixed correctly.\nBoth aluminium powder and ammonium nitrate are purchased online, either openly or as an ingredient in another product. The ammonium nitrate needs to be a fine powder, and can be put in a blender until it has the consistency of salt granules. The a..

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How many countries participate in the Olympics?

As a matter of convention, participating teams in Olympic Games are officially recognized by their National Olympic Committees, not the names of their respective countries. This practical measure represents an effort to appease nations with differing opinions on the sovereignty of one another. China, for example, does not recognize the independence of Taiwan, whose NOC participates in the Games under the name Chinese Taipei as a compromise. Additionally, there are qualifying athletes who, for reasons ranging from political discord to simple lack of domestic support, compete instead under an Ol..

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What is once-fired pistol brass?

The term "once-fired" may not always be literal. A shell casing may be reloaded numerous times. The brass usually sold by commercial firms is collected from military sources and private gun ranges. With the prevalence of reloading businesses and home ammunition hobbyists, it is likely that at least a percentage of the brass has been used more than once.

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Do quarterbacks have microphones in their helmets?

The rules allow three quarterbacks on each team to have the system in place. One coach who is on the field communicates with the player. On defensive squads, only two players per team are allowed to have the devices. Both are not permitted to be on the field at the same time. The equipment is not foolproof, however, and interference is possible. Sometimes players hear conversations among concession stand employees or other people in the stadium. On occasion, voices inside helmets have originated from completely outside the stadium.

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