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What team scored the most points in Super Bowl history?

On Jan. 31, 1993, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Buffalo Bills 52 to 17 in Super Bowl 27. San Francisco beat the San Diego Chargers 49 to 26 in Super Bowl 29 on Jan. 29, 1995.\nThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl 37 with a 48-to-21 win over the Oakland Raiders on Jan. 20, 2003. Super Bowl 20 was won by the Chicago Bears with a 46-to-10 victory over the New England Patriots on Jan. 26, 1986.

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What is Jon Jones' wingspan?

Wingspan, sometimes referred to as reach, is measured from one end of a person's arm to the other when both arms are raised parallel to the ground at shoulder height at a 180-degree angle. This measurement is particularly advantageous in Ultimate Fighting as it allows fighters to hit and strike from safe distances and denies opponents the ability to strike back. Jon Jones' reach has been considered by some to have also influenced his greater-than-average striking percentage.

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Did Michael Jordan play baseball?

Jordan attributed his first retirement from basketball and attempt at a baseball career to the murder of his father, who had wanted a son who played baseball. He played outfield for the Barons in 147 games, batting .202 with three home runs and 51 RBI to go with 30 stolen bases. Not having the success he was hoping for on the diamond, he returned to the Chicago Bulls in March 1995 to resume his basketball career.

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Why are there dead bodies on Mount Everest?

As soon as a body can be reached, it is brought down from the mountain for burial. It is against Nepalese law to leave bodies on the mountain, even if the family requests it. For the bodies that remain on Mount Everest, the cold temperatures are actually perfect for long-term preservation of the corpses.

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What are some interesting facts about Maple Grove Raceway in Pennsylvania?

The Raceway began as a midget car short track called Brecknock Speedway, which was bought by Alfred Stauffer in 1940. In 1962, Stauffer opened the Maple Grove Drag-O-Way, a fifth-mile-long drag strip. The track was leased by racer Bob Eveland in 1964 in order to join the NHRA divisional program and was expanded for quarter-mile racing.\nThe Raceway experienced two high-profile fatalities during the 1970s. Top Fuel driver Bob Edwards died in 1977 during the semi-finals of the Dutch Classic, while another racer, Paul "Dodger" Glenn, died from injuries inflicted during a Funny Car accident at a W..

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What was the qualifying order for the Daytona 500 race in 2015?

Qualifying for the Daytona 500 is a preliminary event held in February to determine the starting lineup for the race based on the finishing order. The qualification races are also known as the Duel at Daytona, and they consist of two 150-mile races that are held the Thursday before race day.

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How many kilometers are in a marathon?

The first Olympic marathon was hosted at the 1896 Olympics in Athens, Greece, and this marathon's course originally measured 40 kilometers. Several big cities hold annual marathons, including the Boston Marathon, which began in 1897 and originally covered 24.5 miles. In 1908, the length of the marathon was extended for the London Olympics to 26 miles and 385 yards, or 26.2 miles. In 1921, 26.2 miles became the official standard.

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How many hockey teams are there in New York?

New York's National Hockey League teams are the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders and New York Rangers. In the American Hockey League, considered AAA level minor professional, are the Adirondack Flames, Albany Devils, Binghamton Senators, Syracuse Crunch, Rochester Americans and Utica Comets. In the AA level East Coast Hockey League are the Elmira Jackals, and the Watertown Wolves are in the A level Federal Hockey League.

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How do you request a 3Rivers Archery catalog?

To find the catalog request form, go to 3RiversArchery.com, and click on the Free Catalog link near the top of the page. Once the company receives the completed form, the catalog arrives in roughly one week. If this is not fast enough, it is possible to pay for priority mail delivery by contacting the company by phone or by fax.

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How do you become a USC cheerleader?

All prospective cheerleaders are required to have a minimum grade point average of 2.5, which applies throughout their time with the team. Prior cheerleading experience is required before trying out for the team. Tumbling experience is not required, but it is highly recommended.\nAn applicant is required to bring a signed USC Cheer team member contract, a signed liability waiver and a completed athlete information sheet to the tryout. The applicant must also provide a non-refundable $200 deposit; the check must be made out to the Cheer/Stunt Club. USC returns the application fee to any student..

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