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Answer to The Orioles currently have three guys with more than 40 doubles with 24 games to go. What is the major league reord for the most guys on one team having 40 or more doubles in a single season ?? Has any team had three guys with 50 doubles in a season?

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:15:31 -0800

The Orioles currently have three guys with more than 40 doubles with 24 games to go. What is the major league reord for the most guys on one team having 40 or more doubles in a single season ?? Has any team had three guys with 50 doubles in a season?

Three teams have had four 40-double players: 2006 Texas Rangers - Mark Teixeira / Michael Young / Gary Matthews / Mark DeRosa 1932 Philadelphia Phillies - Chuck Klein / Dick Bartell / Don Hurst / Hal Lee 1929 Detroit Tigers - Charlie Gehringer / Dale Alexander / Roy Johnson / Harry Heilmann...

Answer to What is the NL, AL record for the most consecutive innings pitched without allowing a home run?

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:03:51 -0800

What is the NL, AL record for the most consecutive innings pitched without allowing a home run?

You have to go back to the dead-ball ERA. Records there are uncertain, but Ed Killian of Detroit (AL) allowed no home-runs in 794.2 innings pitched during the 1904-1906 seasons. Given he allowed only one in 1903 and two in 1907, the odds are he was well over 800 innings between homers. ...

Answer to When was the first mlb spring training?

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:52:48 -0800

When was the first mlb spring training?

The first Baseball Spring Training was held in 1870 when the Cincinnati and Chicago ball clubs of the defunct National Association held baseball camps in New Orleans. The purpose of the camps was to find new prospects, help the veterans get into shape and to scrimmage local teams. The experiment...

Answer to First mlb start consecutive scoreless innings

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:34:34 -0800

First mlb start consecutive scoreless innings

A large number of pitchers have thrown complete game shutouts in their MLB debut, going nine innings without conceding a run. The most recent was Andy Van Hekken of Detroit on September 3rd, 2002. The only ones to do it in the first *two* games of their career in the past 50 years were John...

Answer to Who was on deck during the last out at the miracle at kugan bluff

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:23:10 -0800

Who was on deck during the last out at the miracle at kugan bluff

I think you mean the 'Miracle at Coogan's Bluff', also known as the Shot Heard Round the World, where Bobby Thomson homered. That wasn't in the World Series, but won the National League pennant for them on October 3, 1951. According to this box-score: ...

Answer to Who was the last Major League pitcher to hit a home run before the Phillies Joe Blanton hit his home run in game four of the 2008 World Series?

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:17:07 -0800

Who was the last Major League pitcher to hit a home run before the Phillies Joe Blanton hit his home run in game four of the 2008 World Series?

If you mean in the World Series, it was Ken Holtzman (OAK) off of the Dodgers' Andy Messersmith on October 16, 1974. The solo shot came in the third inning and broke a scoreless tie. Boxscore: http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/OAK/OAK197410160.shtml Technically though,...

Answer to Who holds the record for the most consecutive saves?

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 17:10:23 -0800

Who holds the record for the most consecutive saves?

Eric Gagne of the Dodgers is the MLB all-time consecutive saves leader. He had 84 in a row between 8/28/02 and 7/3/04, before blowing a save against the Arizona Diamondbacks two days later. They were also the same team he last blew a save against, on 8/26/02. See: ...

Answer to Who holds the record for the most consecutive saves?

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 17:10:08 -0800

Who holds the record for the most consecutive saves?

[Somehow ended with duplicate answers. Please see my other response]

Answer to What is longest recorded baseball game ever to be played?

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:55:49 -0800

What is longest recorded baseball game ever to be played?

The longest in innings is the 1st May, 1920 matchup between Brooklyn and Boston, which went 26 innings and ended in a 1-1 tie.

Answer to What is the highest ERA for a Cy Young winner and for a 20 game winner?

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:52:47 -0800

What is the highest ERA for a Cy Young winner and for a 20 game winner?

In 1983, La Marr Hoyt of the Chicago White Sox won the AL Cy Young, with a 3.66 ERA, going 24-10. In the NL, the highest is Bob Gibson's 3.12 for St. Louis, enough to win it in 1970, thanks to a 23-7 record. For 20-game winners, the worst is Bobo Newson of the 1938 St. Louis Browns, whose...

Answer to Is it possible for a player's on-base-percentage to be less than his batting average?

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 13:27:53 -0800

Is it possible for a player's on-base-percentage to be less than his batting average?

Yes. A simple example. A player goes to the plate twice, getting a hit and a sacrifice fly. His batting average is 1.000, as the sacrifice fly is not counted as an "at bat". However, his OBP would only be .500. The formula for OBP [as discussed elsewhere in this section] includes...

Answer to When thrown out at 2nd base on a base hit, does it count toward your on-base-percentage?

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 13:21:30 -0800

When thrown out at 2nd base on a base hit, does it count toward your on-base-percentage?

Yes. On-base percentage is calculated as follows: (H + BB + HBP) / (AB + BB + HBP + SF) where H = hits BB = bases on balls HBP = hits by pitch AB = at bats SF = sacrifice flies A hit therefore counts, regardless of what happens after you reach first-base.

Answer to When did major league baseball switch from underhand pitching to overhand? Did they use a softball-size ball in those underhand pitching days?

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:54:03 -0800

When did major league baseball switch from underhand pitching to overhand? Did they use a softball-size ball in those underhand pitching days?

There has never been a "switch", in the sense that there are still pitchers who throw the ball from below shoulder (or even waist in extreme cases) level - these are known as "submariners". However, up until 1883 the pitcher *had* to deliver the ball from below his waist: that...

Answer to When did baseball players start wearing numbers on their uniforms? Is there a place where I can find a list of old-time players and their numbers?

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:35:08 -0800

When did baseball players start wearing numbers on their uniforms? Is there a place where I can find a list of old-time players and their numbers?

There had been a couple of attempts to use numbers in the major leagues before the idea caught on. In 1916, and again in 1917, the Cleveland Indians experimented with numbers on their sleeves, as did the Cardinals in 1923. On January 22, 1929, the Yankees became the first team to use numbers...

Answer to What is the "shoulder-to-shoulder" rule?

Thu, 24 Feb 2005 12:36:06 -0800

What is the "shoulder-to-shoulder" rule?

It relates to the legal way in which a player can contact an opponent fairly, without being called for a foul. In their 2003 publication, "Advice to Referees on the laws of the game", the US Soccer Federation says, "Although the fair charge is commonly defined as 'shoulder...

Answer to Who is the shortest current MLB pitcher?

Thu, 24 Feb 2005 12:20:13 -0800

Who is the shortest current MLB pitcher?

The shortest to appear in the major leagues during the 2004 season was Shane Nance of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who is listed at 5'8".

Answer to Why is "C" called "C"?

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 11:19:04 -0800

Why is "C" called "C"?

In 1971, Dennis Ritchie was working on an extended version of B, an operating system language invented by Ken Thompson. Says Ritchie, "After creating the type system, the associated syntax, and the compiler for the new language, I felt that it deserved a new name; NB [for New B] seemed...

Answer to What is the cause of the dark spots (maria) on the moon?

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 10:52:08 -0800

What is the cause of the dark spots (maria) on the moon?

They are vast, ancient lava flows which welled up when a hole was punched through the crust around 3 billion years ago, by the impact of large meteorites. When they solidified, they formed the dark, smooth areas originally mistaken for lunar seas by some early astronomers.

Answer to Does the moon have the same elemental composition as the earth?

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 10:47:36 -0800

Does the moon have the same elemental composition as the earth?

No: it's similar, but there are less of the volatile elements and, in particular, iron. This may partly explain why the moon's magnetic field is only a fraction (less than 1%) of Earth's.

Answer to What is the origin of our moon?

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 10:42:06 -0800

What is the origin of our moon?

This is the subject of scientific debate: there is no universally-accepted explanation. Here are some of the more common theories: The moon broke off from the Earth's crust due to centrifugal force, leaving an ocean basis as a scar, but this would require the Earth to have been spinning...

Answer to Where does the name "denim" come from?

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 10:31:19 -0800

Where does the name "denim" come from?

The most common answer is that it comes from a serge fabric originally made in the French town of Nimes: serge de Nimes. This was eventually shortened to denim. However, the "serge de nim" were wool-based, while denim has always been made of cotton, though both possess a twill weave. ...

Answer to Did Martin Luther really nail his 95 Theses to the door of the church?

Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:06:19 -0800

Did Martin Luther really nail his 95 Theses to the door of the church?

This seems in doubt. It is true that announcements of upcoming disputes were supposedly regularly hung on the door of the Castle Church. But the first written account of the event comes from Philipp Melanchthon, who was only called to Wittenberg University as a professor after the event, and his...

Answer to How far was the longest home run ever hit, and who hit it?

Fri, 18 Feb 2005 02:03:16 -0800

How far was the longest home run ever hit, and who hit it?

Ooh. Interesting question, albeit one that's cropped up on AB before, and is also one likely without a definitive answer, because of the problems of measuring such things. Few long bombs touch ground at the same level as home plate, which leads inevitably to having to estimate a distance...

Answer to Who won an Oscar for playing a character he had created in a film 25 years earlier?

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:39:53 -0800

Who won an Oscar for playing a character he had created in a film 25 years earlier?

Paul Newman. He won the 1986 Best Actor award for his performance as Eddie Felson in 'The Color of Money', whom he first portrayed in 'The Hustler', in 1961. The earlier role didn't get him an Oscar, though he was nominated and his performance also won him the 1962 Golden...

Answer to Did Babe Ruth hit any home runs that bounced over the fence before the ground rule double rule came into effect?

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:21:24 -0800

Did Babe Ruth hit any home runs that bounced over the fence before the ground rule double rule came into effect?

The "ground rule double" regulation came into effect before the 1931 season, but I've found no evidence any of the Babe's homers before this date were other than legitimate. On the other hand, Ruth definitely *lost* homers due to the rules. Once, he hit a game-ending...

Answer to When did the infield fly rule come into effect?

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:07:14 -0800

When did the infield fly rule come into effect?

1895. The same year, the pitcher's rubber was set at its current size, the maximum diameter of the bat was also set to 2 3/4", and a caught foul tip became a strike.

Answer to Why was Bombay renamed to Mumbai?

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 10:05:24 -0800

Why was Bombay renamed to Mumbai?

It wasn't really renamed: the two have been used alongside each other for much of the past four hundred years. "Bombay" is said to come from the Portuguese phrase "bom bahia" meaning "good bay". The name Mumbai is ascribed to the local deity, Mumba, the patron...

Answer to What is the story behind the name "Monty Python"?

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 09:40:04 -0800

What is the story behind the name "Monty Python"?

Michael Mills, BBC's Head of Comedy, wanted their name to include the word "circus", because the BBC referred to the six members wandering around the building as a circus. The group added "flying" to make it sound less like an actual circus and more like something from...

Answer to Who was commonly referred to as "the seventh Python"?

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 09:32:18 -0800

Who was commonly referred to as "the seventh Python"?

Carol Cleveland, the most regular female performer associated with the troupe. Others have occasionally appeared - such as Connie Booth, who can be seen in Holy Grail as the witch - but Cleveland was the only consistent one.

Answer to Who were the comedians of Monty Python's flying circus?

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 09:29:23 -0800

Who were the comedians of Monty Python's flying circus?

John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam.

Answer to When did Vatican City become an independent state?

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 08:57:10 -0800

When did Vatican City become an independent state?

The Popes have ruled over a variable amount of land, almost since the establishment of the Catholic church. In the mid 19th century, most of the Papal States territories were seized by Italy after it was reunited, and in 1870, Rome itself was annexed. In its current form, the Vatican City was...

Answer to What is the Holy See?

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 08:48:33 -0800

What is the Holy See?

It refers to the authority vested in the Pope and his advisers to direct the worldwide Roman Catholic Church. As its "central government", the Holy See has a legal personality that allows it to enter into treaties as the juridical equal of a state. Although closely associated with...

Answer to Has Shaq ever hit a three-point shot in a game?

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 08:42:55 -0800

Has Shaq ever hit a three-point shot in a game?

Yes. In the 1995-96 season, while playing for Orlando. Currently, he is one-for-20 from three point range, and hasn't even attempted a shot since the 2001-02 season.

Answer to Does the Vatican Library own pornographic materials?

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 08:34:24 -0800

Does the Vatican Library own pornographic materials?

It's certainly likely some of the contents might fall into this category - not least because of the Vatican's role in creating and maintaining the Index Librorum Prohibitorum, the list of books which Catholics aren't supposed to read. However, there's no evidence that, as some...

Answer to Can anybody visit the Vatican Library?

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 08:30:37 -0800

Can anybody visit the Vatican Library?

No: it is only open to "qualified researchers and scholars who can provide documentation of their qualifications and their need to access the materials conserved in the Library".

Answer to I've heard that there's a group that has been responsible for the personal safety of the Pope since 1506. Is this true?

Tue, 08 Feb 2005 12:15:03 -0800

I've heard that there's a group that has been responsible for the personal safety of the Pope since 1506. Is this true?

That's the Swiss Guard, founded by Pope Julius II from among the ranks of Swiss mercenaries at the start of the 16th century, though their service isn't unbroken. The biggest battle they fought came in 1527, when 147 guards including their commander, were killed fighting the forces of...

Answer to A winner's match score appears in the newspaper as: 6-3, 6-7(2), 7-6(5). what do the numbers in parenthesis mean?

Tue, 08 Feb 2005 11:50:49 -0800

A winner's match score appears in the newspaper as: 6-3, 6-7(2), 7-6(5). what do the numbers in parenthesis mean?

You'll notice that those numbers only appear when the set score is 7-6, indictating that the score went to 6-6, and a tie-break game was used to decide the winner of the set. In that game, the first to score seven or more points, and lead by two, takes the game. The number in parenthesis...

Answer to Who holds the record for most consecutive innings pitched in a professional baseball game?

Mon, 07 Feb 2005 10:53:32 -0800

Who holds the record for most consecutive innings pitched in a professional baseball game?

The record is shared by Leon Cadore (Brooklyn) and Joe Oeschger (Boston), who both went the distance in a 26-innings contest between the two teams on Saturday May 1st, 1921. One estimate says Cadore threw 345 pitches, Oeschger 319, but the game was called off on account of darkness with the...

Answer to What is the history of the Manchester United team?

Mon, 07 Feb 2005 10:39:20 -0800

What is the history of the Manchester United team?

When the team began in 1878, formed by workers of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. they were called Newton Heath, and only became Manchester United in 1902, after being rescued from bamkruptcy. The team moved to Old Trafford in 1909; the stadium was destroyed by German bombs in 1941, and...

Answer to With Adobe Acrobat Reader, why can I view but not save online pdf files?

Mon, 07 Feb 2005 10:16:47 -0800

With Adobe Acrobat Reader, why can I view but not save online pdf files?

Some features in Adobe Acrobat Reader are available only when you open PDF documents with additional usage rights. As well as Save Document, these also include Advanced Form features, Comments, and Digital Signatures. The creator of a PDF document determines which additional usage rights are...

Answer to Why did Leeroy Thornhill leave The Prodigy?

Mon, 07 Feb 2005 10:10:54 -0800

Why did Leeroy Thornhill leave The Prodigy?

According to Thornhill in an interview with music365.com, he left because he could no longer ignore the solo material he had been working on for the last few years. http://digilander.libero.it/prodigy/

Answer to How many players of a soccer team have to be ejected before the referee stops the game?

Fri, 28 Jan 2005 15:17:03 -0800

How many players of a soccer team have to be ejected before the referee stops the game?

According to Law 3, "A match may not *start* if either team consists of fewer than seven players" [emphasis added] but the rules do not specify a minimum to continue play once it has started. However, the International Football Association Board guidelines say, "Subject to the...

Answer to Who holds the record for most hits in a game?

Fri, 28 Jan 2005 15:08:02 -0800

Who holds the record for most hits in a game?

At the major-league level, the answer is Johnny Burnett of Cleveland, who had nine hits (seven singles, two doubles) in eleven at-bats, during an 18-innings contest against the Philadelphia A's on July 10th, 1932. His side still lost, 18-17: the game saw a total of 58 hits, a record which...

Answer to What happens if a fan catches a ball in the foul zone preventing the fielder from catching it?

Mon, 24 Jan 2005 22:25:15 -0800

What happens if a fan catches a ball in the foul zone preventing the fielder from catching it?

Official rules of baseball, 3.16. "When there is spectator interference with any thrown or batted ball, the ball shall be dead at the moment of interference and the umpire shall impose such penalties as in his opinion will nullify the act of interference. APPROVED RULING: If spectator...

Answer to What is the average duration of a major league baseball game for both the American and National Leagues?

Sat, 22 Jan 2005 18:21:35 -0800

What is the average duration of a major league baseball game for both the American and National Leagues?

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, In 2004, the average length of a National League game was 2:47:20, compared to 2:46:55 in the American League, A table listing overall averages for the past 1990-2002 can be found here: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2003-03-05-faster-games_x.htm

Answer to What is the highest number of runs scored by both teams in a single game?

Fri, 21 Jan 2005 11:02:13 -0800

What is the highest number of runs scored by both teams in a single game?

On August 25th, 1922, the Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia 26-23. The game featured 51 hits, 23 walks, 10 errors, and 25 runners left on base. The Cubs scored 10 in the second, and 14 runs in the fourth inning, to have a 25-6 lead. However, the Phillies almost pulled off a comeback, and left the...

Answer to How old was the youngest climber ever to reach the summit of Mt. Everest?

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 22:50:22 -0800

How old was the youngest climber ever to reach the summit of Mt. Everest?

The answer is somewhat uncertain as birthdate records among Sherpas tend to be not 100% reliable. A credible contender is Ming Kipa Sherpa, who was claimed to be aged 15 years 9 months when she reached the summit in May 2003 - her 30-year old sister, Lhakpa Sherpa, became the first woman to reach...

Answer to How old was the oldest climber ever to reach the summit of Mt. Everest?

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 22:35:30 -0800

How old was the oldest climber ever to reach the summit of Mt. Everest?

70 years, 222 days: Japan's Yuichiro Miura (b. 12 October 1932) reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 22 2003.

Answer to Has a blind person ever reached the top of Mt. Everest?

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 22:33:42 -0800

Has a blind person ever reached the top of Mt. Everest?

Yes. On May 25, 2001, Erik Weihenmeyer reached the summit. Interview with Weihenmeyer: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/07/0730_030730_everest.html

Answer to Of which town was Clint Eastwood mayor, and when?

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 22:27:19 -0800

Of which town was Clint Eastwood mayor, and when?

He was elected mayor of Carmel, California on April 8th, 1986, winning 72.5% of the vote. He served a full two-year term, but chose not to seek re-election in 1988.

Answer to Is Jerry Springer active in politics?

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 22:23:36 -0800

Is Jerry Springer active in politics?

Yes, particularly in Ohio. He has contributed large sums to the Ohio Democratic Party and he was part of the Ohio delegation to the 2004 Democratic National Convention. At one point, it was thought he might challenge Senator George Voinovich last year, but Springer decided not to run. However,...

Answer to Did Jerry Springer ever hold elected office?

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 22:17:58 -0800

Did Jerry Springer ever hold elected office?

Yes: he was was elected to the Cincinnati city council in 1971, at the age of 27. He resigned in 1974 after it was discovered that he had paid a prostitute with a personal check that had been found when police raided a massage parlor. A few days later he made a public announcement about and...

Answer to What is the exact area that's called the "Bermuda Triangle"?

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 22:03:47 -0800

What is the exact area that's called the "Bermuda Triangle"?

A cynical answer would be that the area appears to be somewhat flexible, depending on what cases the author is trying to shoehorn into his book. ;-) The generally accepted version is a triangle formed by joining Bermuda, Miami and Puerto Rico. The term dates back to a February 1964 article by...

Answer to Where is Adolf Hitler buried?

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:12:10 -0800

Where is Adolf Hitler buried?

The general consensus is that after committing suicide, his body was cremated and the ashes were buried in an unmarked shell crater near the bunker by his associates. The exact location remains unknown. Other claims, such as the Russians having recovered the corpse, have never been substantiated....

Answer to What player went through an entire season where every hit was a home run?

Tue, 11 Jan 2005 21:18:35 -0800

What player went through an entire season where every hit was a home run?

Esteban Yan of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2000. He had only one official at-bat that year (he also had a sacrifice bunt) and hit a home run. Perhaps most remarkably, Yan's homer came on the first pitch thrown to him as a professional baseball player - he hadn�t swung a bat in a game of any...

Answer to Which actor or actress has starred in the most movies ever?

Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:38:52 -0800

Which actor or actress has starred in the most movies ever?

The Guinness Book of World Records lists John Wayne as playing the lead in 142 movies. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/index.asp?id=50788 Of course, outside of starring roles, many people have *appeared* in more movies, and it's also possible this figure has been beaten in India...

Answer to Is Rammstein named after the Ramstein airshow disaster tragedy in Germany in 1988?

Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:22:43 -0800

Is Rammstein named after the Ramstein airshow disaster tragedy in Germany in 1988?

"The name came from the big catastrophe that happened in Ramstein, which is a place in Germany, where the American airforce had a flight show. They crashed and over 80 people got hurt and killed. So the first song, actually, was about that accident. And then there was always like a cause...

Answer to What is the Bavarian Illuminati?

Tue, 11 Jan 2005 13:55:44 -0800

What is the Bavarian Illuminati?

"is" may be the wrong word, since the Bavarian group collapsed in the 1780's. However, it is often speculated that it merely went underground, and some hold it responsible for many world events right up to the present day. However, here, I'll stick to documented events. ...

Answer to Who was the oldest rookie to ever play in the major leagues?

Tue, 11 Jan 2005 13:25:37 -0800

Who was the oldest rookie to ever play in the major leagues?

Satchel Paige, who made his debut for the Cleveland Indians in July 1948, two days after his 42nd birthday. He was also the oldest player ever, pitching his last game in 1965 at age 59, and allowing only one hit over three innings. [There's some dispute about his exact birthday - he may have...

Answer to I'm 5'6". Do I have a realistic shot at becoming a professional baseball player?

Thu, 30 Dec 2004 10:08:48 -0800

I'm 5'6". Do I have a realistic shot at becoming a professional baseball player?

According to Baseball Almanac: http://www.baseball-almanac.com/charts/heights/heights.shtml 123 professional players between 1876 and 2003 have had heights of 5'6", so while rare, it's certainly not impossible. The chances also depend on what position you play. Pitchers these...

Answer to Who is the shortest current MLB player?

Thu, 30 Dec 2004 10:03:54 -0800

Who is the shortest current MLB player?

According to the rosters on www.baseball-almanac.com, the shortest to take the field in 2004 was Donnie Sadler of Arizona at 5'6". He has since been released, so the likely current holder is David Eckstein of Anaheim, listed at 5'6�". Other short players who appeared in...

Answer to Is it true that blood only appears red when it comes in contact with oxygen?

Thu, 30 Dec 2004 09:31:46 -0800

Is it true that blood only appears red when it comes in contact with oxygen?

Must confess, I kinda thought this was the case too, but after a little research, it appears to be a myth. Your blood is red even in its most oxygen-depleted state, though the exact shade may vary. Hemoglobin is what give blood its color, and is red whether oxygenated or not - it may be brighter...

Answer to What is the best won-loss record by a team in a 162-game season?

Thu, 30 Dec 2004 09:08:59 -0800

What is the best won-loss record by a team in a 162-game season?

The 2001 Seattle Mariners won 116 games, the most by any team since baseball went to a 162-game schedule. In 1906, the Chicago Cubs also won 116, but that was in a 154-game season (two Cubs games were also cancelled), and gives them the highest winning percentage (.763) since the 19th...

Answer to What MLB team has the longest winning streak in a 162-game season?

Thu, 30 Dec 2004 08:57:15 -0800

What MLB team has the longest winning streak in a 162-game season?

In 2002, the Oakland A's won twenty games straight, the longest streak since baseball went to a 162-game season. In the last game they lost an eleven-run lead before winning in the bottom of the ninth on a home run by Scott Hatteberg. In 1935, the Cubs won 21 in a row, but this was only...

Answer to Why do we have time zones? How did they originate?

Tue, 21 Dec 2004 13:56:12 -0800

Why do we have time zones? How did they originate?

Time zones are a way of standardizing time across a state, country or other region. Originally, time was kept purely on a local basis, but with inventions such as the railroad, it became necessary to agree on when "noon" was - the precise moment the sun reaches its highest point can...

Answer to Which show has the higher rating, Oprah or SportsCenter?

Tue, 21 Dec 2004 13:31:39 -0800

Which show has the higher rating, Oprah or SportsCenter?

Oprah, by some distance. The most recently available stats (for the week ending December 12): http://www.nielsenmedia.com/ratings/syndicated_programs.html http://www.nielsenmedia.com/ratings/cable_programs.html show Oprah scoring a 7.9 rating (each point = 1% of the television households in...

Answer to Has any actress ever been nominated for an Oscar in both the Leading Actress and Supporting Actress categories in the same year?

Mon, 20 Dec 2004 12:44:04 -0800

Has any actress ever been nominated for an Oscar in both the Leading Actress and Supporting Actress categories in the same year?

This has happened quite often, including twice in 1993. Here's the list - a * indicates they won the award 1938, Fay Bainter (Actress, WHITE BANNERS, Supporting Actress , JEZEBEL*) 1942, Teresa Wright (THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES, MRS. MINIVER*) 1982, Jessica Lange (FRANCES, TOOTSIE*) ...

Answer to Is there a maximum number of Oscars a single movie can win?

Mon, 20 Dec 2004 12:26:52 -0800

Is there a maximum number of Oscars a single movie can win?

19 is the theoretical maximum. There are 24 Oscars currently awarded, but a movie would be ineligible for the three short film categories (live-action, animated and documentary) and could, almost certainly, only win one of Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Screenplay and Best Documentary. ...

Answer to What are the different award categories for the Oscars?

Mon, 20 Dec 2004 11:52:54 -0800

What are the different award categories for the Oscars?

Best Picture Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Animated Feature Best Art Direction Best Cinematography Best Costume Design Best Directing Best Documentary Feature Best Documentary Short Subject Best Film Editing Best Foreign Language Film ...

Answer to What is the Stockholm Syndrome? How did it get its name?

Mon, 20 Dec 2004 11:43:21 -0800

What is the Stockholm Syndrome? How did it get its name?

The Stockholm Syndrome describes the process by which kidnap victims, etc. develop an emotional bond with their captors. It is often based on the victim's attempts to relate to their captor or gain the kidnapper's sympathy. The syndrome is named after a bank robbery at Norrmalmstorg,...

Answer to In names like McCleod, what does the Mc mean?

Thu, 16 Dec 2004 10:10:33 -0800

In names like McCleod, what does the Mc mean?

It means "Son of..." For example, 'Mac an t-saoir', son of the joiner, became Macintyre, and also Macpherson and Macvicar, meaning son of the parson and the vicar. Eventually, it became more persistent, and nowadays in most cases means "descendant of..." rather than...

Answer to Who has most career at bats with no home runs?

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 13:49:02 -0800

Who has most career at bats with no home runs?

Tom Oliver had 1,931 at-bats in four seasons for Boston, without a home-run. It wasn't like he was a bad hitter (he batted .277), and he had 101 doubles and 11 triples. Just no round-trippers.

Answer to What major league pitcher allowed the most walks in his career?

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 13:39:15 -0800

What major league pitcher allowed the most walks in his career?

Nolan Ryan allowed 2,795 walks in his career, more than 900 ahead of the second-placed pitcher, Steve Carlton (1,833).

Answer to What MLB pitcher holds the career record for shutouts? For strikeouts?

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 13:37:06 -0800

What MLB pitcher holds the career record for shutouts? For strikeouts?

For shutouts, the record is 110 by Walter Johnson. Second is Grover Alexander on 90. The current player with most is Roger Clemens, who has 46 to the end of the 2004 season. The top 100 (currently only to the end of the 2003 season) can be found here: ...

Answer to What are the rules regarding a major league player's rookie eligibility?

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 13:31:10 -0800

What are the rules regarding a major league player's rookie eligibility?

In order to qualify for consideration for the Rookie of the Year award, a player must have accumulated, prior to the season under consideration: Fewer than 130 at bats and 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues or Fewer than 45 days on the active rosters of Major League clubs (excluding DL...

Answer to At what temperature does diesel freeze?

Sat, 04 Dec 2004 09:49:22 -0800

At what temperature does diesel freeze?

Like most fuels, diesel is a mix of hydrocarbons, and the components have different freezing points. For Number 2 diesel, as the ambient temperatures drop toward 32 degrees F (0 degrees C), it begins to cloud, due to the paraffin in the fuel solidifying. As the temperatures drop below 32 F, the...

Answer to What happens when an umpire is hit by a ball in play?

Fri, 03 Dec 2004 13:08:34 -0800

What happens when an umpire is hit by a ball in play?

If an umpire is hit by a batted ball before it passes a fielder, the ball is dead. This is also the case when the plate umpire interferes with a catcher's attempt to prevent a stolen base. Otherwise, on any other batted or thrown ball, the ball is alive when the umpire is hit with the ball....

Answer to Are spitballs illegal in the major leagues? If so, why?

Fri, 03 Dec 2004 12:51:06 -0800

Are spitballs illegal in the major leagues? If so, why?

Yes. From the official rules of baseball, Rule 8.02(a)(1): "The pitcher shall not bring his pitching hand in contact with his mouth or lips while in the 18-foot circle surrounding the pitching rubber. EXCEPTION: Provided it is agreed to by both managers, the umpire prior to the start of a...

Answer to Who was the home plate umpire when Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run?

Fri, 03 Dec 2004 12:33:07 -0800

Who was the home plate umpire when Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run?

David 'Satch' Davidson - who was also at home plate for Carlton Fisk's famous 1975 World Series homer, and his career included working back-to-back no hitters too. The other three umpires were Frank Pulli, Ed Sudol and Lee Weyer.

Answer to Can a sea plane break the sound barrier?

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 22:51:14 -0800

Can a sea plane break the sound barrier?

While there's no fundamental reason why not, a number of issues have so far prevented an sea plane officially recording a speed greater than Mach 1 - basically, the presence of floats, etc. is an aerodynamic hindrance that tends to hamper high speed flight. However, the Convair Sea Dart...

Answer to What movie has stayed in the number one spot for the longest weeks?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 14:09:57 -0800

What movie has stayed in the number one spot for the longest weeks?

As far the American box-office goes, and since credible records of such things have been kept, here's the top 10. 1 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial 16 weeks 2 Titanic 15 3 Beverly Hills Cop 14 3 Tootsie 14 5 Home Alone 12 6 Back to the Future 11 7 Ghostbusters 10 8 Crocodile Dundee 9 ...

Answer to What is supercritical carbon dioxide?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 13:34:07 -0800

What is supercritical carbon dioxide?

Materials can generally exist in three states: solid, liquid and gas - you can change from one to another by altering temperature and/or pressure. But if you increase temperature AND pressure, the distinction between liquid and gas eventually disappears - this occurs at the "critical...

Answer to What was the part of the English and the Spanish in the Eighty Years War?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 13:11:37 -0800

What was the part of the English and the Spanish in the Eighty Years War?

The Spaniards were directly involved, since it was their provinces, in what is now Holland and Belgium, that were revolting, and they wanted to preserve their domain. England had been supporting its Protestant neighbor unofficially since the conflict began, but after the assassination of...

Answer to What is the Union of Utrecht?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 13:04:51 -0800

What is the Union of Utrecht?

The Union of Utrecht was a treaty signed on January 23, 1579 in Utrecht, unifying the northern provinces of the Netherlands, until then under control of Spain. The Union of Utrecht is regarded as the foundation of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, which was not recognised...

Answer to What is the Union of Atrecht?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 13:03:30 -0800

What is the Union of Atrecht?

The Union of Atrecht was an accord signed on January 6, 1579 in Atrecht (Arras). Under it, the southern states of the Spanish Netherlands, mostly today in Wallonia and the Nord region in France, expressed their loyalty to the Spanish king Philip II and recognised his landlord, Don Juan.

Answer to What was the Eighty Years War all about?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 13:02:12 -0800

What was the Eighty Years War all about?

Basically, a struggle for independence; various provinces in what is now Belgium and the Netherlands, fought for independence from Spain, which ruled them at the time. As with many 16th-century wars, religion played a signficant role. Calvinism was growing in popularity, and after a series of...

Answer to When did the Eigthy Years War take place?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 12:53:28 -0800

When did the Eigthy Years War take place?

From 1568-1648. It began with William of Orange's attempt to drive the Spanish Duke of Alva out of Brussels, and ended with the Treaty of Munster.

Answer to What is "endothelial tissue"?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 12:49:51 -0800

What is "endothelial tissue"?

This is a layer of cells lining the interior surface of all blood vessels, from the heart to the smallest capillary. Endothelial cells are involved in many aspects of vascular biology, including the control of blood pressure, clotting and the formation of new blood vessels. They also control the...

Answer to Is color blindness per definition a two-eyed affection or can you be color blind in one eye only?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 12:44:20 -0800

Is color blindness per definition a two-eyed affection or can you be color blind in one eye only?

The most common kind of color blindness is a genetic one, which would almost certainly affect both eyes. However, it is also possible to become color blind through damage to the retina, optic nerve or parts of the brain. Under these conditions, it is possible to be color blind in one eye, or even...

Answer to How did the Hundred Years War end?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 12:31:44 -0800

How did the Hundred Years War end?

The last significant battle took place at Castillon in July 1453. The English Earl of Shrewsbury had landed near Bordeaux the previous October, largely to the delight of the locals, but King Charles VII of France gathered an army and marched towards Bordeaux the following summer. After...

Answer to Who were involved in the Hundred Years War?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 12:18:33 -0800

Who were involved in the Hundred Years War?

This was an ongoing struggle between the English and French thrones, mainly over the question of who should rule France. It began in 1337, and petered out after 1453.

Answer to What is sweeps week?

Mon, 22 Nov 2004 15:47:26 -0800

What is sweeps week?

At various times throughout the year, Nielsen Media Research, the company which records viewing figures for television programs, sends out diaries to sample homes in the various markets around the country, for the residents to record the shows they watched. These diaries are then...

Answer to Why is thick fog often referred to as "pea soup"?

Mon, 22 Nov 2004 12:07:44 -0800

Why is thick fog often referred to as "pea soup"?

The term arose in 19th century Britain. One of the by-products of the industrial revolution was a massive increase in the smoke and sulphur put into the atmosphere by factories, etc. When combined with fog, the result was totally different to the white fogs seen in rural areas - because of the...

Answer to What is in a Mai Tai?

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 10:21:08 -0800

What is in a Mai Tai?

The original version, as invented by Victor 'Trader Vic' Bergeron in 1944, is as follows: 1 Fresh Lime, 1 Martinique Rum, 1 Jamaican Rum, 1/2 oz. Orange Curacao, 1/4 oz. Rock Candy syrup, 1/4 oz. Orgeat syrup Squeeze lime over ice, add remaining ingredients with shaved ice. Hand...

Answer to Who was King James, and is there any evidence that he edited the Bible to meet his own beliefs?

Thu, 18 Nov 2004 09:06:35 -0800

Who was King James, and is there any evidence that he edited the Bible to meet his own beliefs?

Up until the early 17th century, there was no "official" version of the Bible in English. Various translations, such as the Geneva and Great Bibles were available, but they tended to reflect the prejudices of their authors in the way they translated from the original. King James had...

Answer to What is Sandy Koufax's middle name?

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 13:37:53 -0800

What is Sandy Koufax's middle name?

He didn't have one. He was born Sanford Braun, and some sources give 'Braun' as his middle name, but that's not the case. His mother divorced when he was young, and when she remarried, he took the surname of his stepfather, attorney Irving Koufax.

Answer to What is discreet mathematics?

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 08:04:15 -0800

What is discreet mathematics?

"Discrete" mathematics, sometimes known as "finite" mathematics, is the study of sets or systems that have a finite number of elements. For example, between 0 and 100, there are a finite quantity of integers, but an infinite count of real numbers. Problems in this area of...

Answer to Which central England castle has a Madame Tussauds waxwork collection?

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:17:03 -0800

Which central England castle has a Madame Tussauds waxwork collection?

Warwick Castle, which has been run as a visitor attraction by the Tussaud's Group since 1978. For summary information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/coventry/culture/venues/t_z/warwick-castle.shtml The official site: http://www.warwick-castle.co.uk

Answer to Who holds the career record for most steals of home base?

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:09:04 -0800

Who holds the career record for most steals of home base?

Ty Cobb, with 54 (50 for Detroit, and 4 for Philadelphia). He also holds the single season record: 8, in 1912. Twelve players have stolen home twice in the same game; the only one to do it since 1927 was Vic Power of Cleveland, in 1958. A list of players who did it at least ten times can be found...

Answer to What is Colorado's Amendment 36?

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 11:47:47 -0800

What is Colorado's Amendment 36?

This was an amendment on the November 2nd 2004 ballot, which would have distributed the state's nine electoral college seats based on the proportion of votes received, rather than giving them all to the winner of the popular vote. It was defeated in the election by a 2-to-1 majority.