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What driver has won the most consecutive NASCAR Championships?

Besides Johnson, the only other driver to win more that two consecutive titles was Cale Yarborough, who won three straight championships from 1976 to 1978. Several drivers have won back-to-back NASCAR Championships, including Petty, who won consecutive titles two times in his career, and Earnardt, who won consecutive titles three times. Other back-to-back title winners include Buck Baker, Lee Petty, Joe Weatherly, David Pearson, Darrell Waltrip and Jeff Gordon.

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Who has thrown the most interceptions in an NFL game?

As of April 2014, the record for the most interceptions thrown in one season is 42 by George Blanda in 1962, who, at 48 years of age, is still the oldest player to ever suit up for an NFL game. The record for interceptions thrown by one player over his career is 336, held by Brett Favre, though the future Hall-of-Famer also threw a record 508 touchdown passes over his 20-year career.

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What are some well-known mascots?

Phillie Phanatic first appeared in 1978, since then he performed entertaining acts such as driving an ATV on the field and dancing with the opposing team’s players. The San Diego Chicken mascot debuted in 1974 and was the first professional mascot to taunt an opposing team. Harvey the Hound first appeared in 1983 and was the first NHL mascot. Ronald McDonald debuted in 1963 and was interpreted by Willard Scott.

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What is included in the Bear Scout handbook?

The Bear Handbook includes a parent guide and basic information about the Bear Trail. It also includes Cub Scout basics such as the promise, mission statement, motto, salute and sign.\nThe majority of the handbook is concerned with the Bear Trail, which are the adventures scouts must complete to earn the Bear badge. The Bear Trail is broken up into four categories: God, country, family and self. Boys should complete at least one task from each category.\nAn example of a task related to the God category is for scouts to discuss their religion with their family and religious leader. They should ..

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Where can you find deer-hunting season regulations?

Once navigating to the state's DNR website, information about small game and big game hunting and trapping can be found within the Hunting section. The information is further broken down into subcategories, which provide critical rules and regulation related to each type of hunting activity. If for any reason there is ambiguity in the regulations, contact information for the DNR is also listed, such as an email address or phone number, which can be used to obtain additional clarification.

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How do you calculate cricket averages?

A batsman with 800 runs scored versus 20 outs has a batting average of 40 (800 / 20). For a batsman, an average below 10 is considered very poor, while averages above 50 are considered exceptionally good.\nA bowler conceding 60 runs while taking two wickets has a bowling average of 30 (60 / 2). Bowling averages above 40 are prevalent among players chosen only for batting ability; averages under 20 are exceptionally good.

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At what time is the Orange Bowl Parade historically held?

The parade was a nationally televised event known for its decorative lighted floats. The cost of staging the event rose to $1 million dollars, and the city lost more than $200,000 after the last parade. The revenue shortfall was the primary reason that Miami officials voted to end the parade. The parade was also facing declining attendance.

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What does ACP stand for in the term "45 ACP"?

The .45 ACP was designed after the U.S. Cavalry requested a new handgun that would use .45 caliber cartridges. It was introduced in 1911 alongside the model 1911 pistol, and it is still used by some special operations and U.S. tactical police groups today.\nDifferent manufacturers, such as Federal, Remington and Winchester, produce different loads of .45 ACP, including hollow point and full metal jacket.

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What is a penny board?

Plastic skateboards were first introduced in the 1970s by Larry Stevenson, but the boards did not gain much popularity with skating pros. Penny boards are widely popular and were found in 35 countries as of 2012. Both amateurs and pro riders are making use of penny boards, though the boards were not initially well-received.

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Do all bicycles have a specific serial number?

Serial numbers are of great importance to bike owners because theft is a common problem in cities and on college campuses where bicycles are abound. Riders should protect their bikes by engraving their names or initials and the serial number into the bike frame or tires. Not only does this deter thieves, it also helps the police in the event that your bike is stolen.

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