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What is the longest winning streak in Major League Baseball?

As of April 2014, the record for the longest winning streak not including a tie belongs to the Chicago Cubs. In 1935, the Cubs won 21 games in a row. In 2002, the Oakland Athletics came close to matching the Cubs' record but lost after 20 straight wins. For pitchers, the record for most consecutive wins belongs to Carl Hubbell, who won 24 games in a row during the 1936 and 1937 seasons. This streak might be better called "most games without losing," since it included 3 no-decisions.

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What are the facility requirements for wheelchair basketball?

The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation is the governing body for this sport. The game is based on standard basketball, but it introduces some adaptations to reflect the use of the wheelchair in the game. It strives to harmonize the different levels of disabilities that players have.\nThe National Wheelchair Basketball Association specifies a minimum length of 84 feet and width of 50 feet for the basketball court. In addition to the pull-down baskets and other basic facility requirements, the location should also include team bench areas along the basketball court, with seven seats ..

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What is the American Forestry Association?

These activities include estimating the ages of trees, keeping legislators informed about the health of forests around the world and planting trees. The AFA partners with a number of other agencies to fulfill its mission. This volunteer organization maintains the National Registry of Big Trees, which keeps up-to-date records on tree growth and monitors potential tree damage due to pollution. The AFA's main headquarters is located in Washington, D.C..

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Who makes Badland winches?

Harbor Freight Tools sells an in-house brand of winches that are sourced directly from outside manufacturers. Badland Winches are purchased from Chinese winch manufacturers and sold under the Badland name. Harbor Freight Tools has physical retail stores as well as a mail order and eCommerce business.\nThere are a number of industrial manufacturing companies in Ningbo, China, that make winches and other machines, including Ningbo Lianda and Ningbo Antai. Their products can also be purchased through Chinese online retailer Alibaba.

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How do you create your own football jersey?

Many youth leagues, college conferences or high school associations provide teams with specific rules about the type of material or style the committee allows a jersey to be. Some rules to check for include avoiding tear away jerseys or using micro-hole jersey fabric. Purchase the appropriate fabric in the team colors, or find a blank jersey in the right color from a sporting goods store or online retailer. Many teams use one jersey color with a secondary color on the piping or stripes, while some teams have a home jersey in one color and an away jersey in another. Purchase the same jersey in ..

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What is ESPN's NFL Power Rankings all about?

Some notable voters include ESPN writers John Clayton, Ashley Fox, Dan Graziano, Jamison Hensley and Mike Sando. The teams are not ranked solely by record, but also by recent performance. For example, in week 15 of the 2015 season, the 6-7 Atlanta Falcons were ranked below the 4-9 Dallas Cowboys, in part because of a six-game losing streak. Another example of this subjective system occurred in week 17 of the 2012 season, when the Denver Broncos were ranked seven spots ahead of the Houston Texans, despite having the same record; the Broncos were in the middle of a 10-game winning streak while t..

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What college has won the most national championships in football?

The Yale Bulldogs have also won 14 Ivy League Conference titles and are two-time Heisman winners. Among the Yale Bulldogs alumni is Walter Camp, who is referred to as the father of American football. He played football at Yale College from 1876 to 1882, and he pioneered the split of American football from rugby by convincing the Intercollegiate Football Association to replace the rugby scrum with the line of scrimmage.

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Which NFL teams have no logo on their helmets?

The helmet without a logo has been a mainstay with the Browns organization through two stints in Cleveland. The Cincinnati Bengal's helmet has a pattern similar to the stripes of a tiger. While this color scheme may differ from that of many other helmets, such as a cartoon figure of the mascot or team insignia, it may be considered a logo.

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What are some sample questions and answers for a Liverpool FC quiz?

Another question is "How many league championships has Liverpool won as of the 2015-2016 season?" Liverpool's 1989-1990 First Division title was the club's 18th league crown. You could also ask "When was Liverpool's only championship treble?" The 2000-2001 club won the UEFA Champions League and the domestic FA Cup and Football League Cup.\nYou can also ask questions about particular players and managers. For example, you could ask "Former manager Brendan Rodgers came to Liverpool from what club?" Rodgers managed Swansea City from 2010 to 2012. Another question could be "Who is k..

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Who does T. J. Oshie play for?

Once drafted, Oshie spent three seasons playing for the University of North Dakota, a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. After three standout seasons with the Fighting Sioux, Oshie opted to sign with the Blues instead of playing his senior year. Oshie made his debut with the Blues during the 2008-2009 season, when he garnered rookie of the month honors for March, and has continued to play with the club since then.

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