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Do bats make a lot of noise?
Bats make sounds that are two or three times higher than humans can hear. When the flying mammals use echolocation, humans are only sometimes able to mak...
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What is considered a good GAA?
It is typically given to two decimal places. The top goaltenders in the National Hockey League have a GAA of about 1.85-2.10, although the measure of a g...
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What percentage of the quarterbacks in the NFL are black?
Black players as a whole are disproportionately over represented in the NFL, being only ~13% of the U.S. population yet 67% of NFL players are black, wit...
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Which is a better estimate for the weight of a golf ball?
The maximum weight for a ball is 1.62 ounces, and balls are not permitted to exceed this and still be used in tournament play. Most balls are manufacture...
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What is the difference between belching and burping?
Belching is commonly known as burping. It's your body's way of expelling excess air from your upper digestive tract. Most belching is caused by...
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Can a field goal hit the ground first?
(b) After the ball is kicked, it must not touch the ground or any player of the offensive team before it passes through the goal. Can you go for a field ...
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How do I stop flirting?
To stop unwanted flirting, be honest and direct about how it makes you feel. Talk to the person in a private, but not secluded, place like a coffee shop ...
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Does Blue Devil contain sodium silicate?
Blue Devil is a ~70% mixture of sodium silicate and antifreeze. Sodium silicate is definitely a solid commonly known as waterglass. Does steel seal conta...
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How much weight does an NHL goalie lose during a game?
Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby told the Washington Post in 2016 he can lose 10-13 pounds during a game despite drinking 16-17 liters of liquid ...
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Can you put alcohol on aluminum?
Two classes of liquids make effective degreasers: organic solvents such as acetone and mild alkaline solutions such as strong soaps. Alcohol isn't a...
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