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Why did baseball come from rounders?
American baseball was derived from both rounders and cricket, which are both traditional British bat-and-ball games. In rounders, which was often played in town squares, stakes were driven into the ground to act as bases. During the late 1800s, people replaced the stakes with bases, and began to refer to it as "townsball." This eventually morphed into "baseball," and set guidelines of rules and regulations were set in writing in 1845.
How did the vietcong guerrillas use biological warfare during the Vietnam war?
They dipped bamboo spears in human feces and stuck them in the ground along trails the US used. These are the infamous "punji stakes" or "punji spikes." We defeated the threat of punji stakes by inventing a combat boot with a piece of sheet steel in the sole, having millions of pairs made quickly, and issuing two pair to every US troop in Vietnam.
What was used for spying during trench warfare in World War 1?
The closest thing I can think of which might answer this question is the trench periscope. It was like a pair of stationary binoculars, yet able to look above a trench like the periscope of a submarine. It was more like battlefield surveillance than spying.
When were Roman helmets worn?
The Romans wore helmets during military maneuvers, during chariot races, and during gladiatorial combats.The Romans wore helmets during military maneuvers, during chariot races, and during gladiatorial combats.The Romans wore helmets during military maneuvers, during chariot races, and during gladiatorial combats.The Romans wore helmets during military maneuvers, during chariot races, and during gladiatorial combats.The Romans wore helmets during military maneuvers, during chariot races, and during gladiatorial combats.The Romans wore helmets during military maneuvers, during chariot races, and during gladiatorial combats.The Romans wore helmets during military maneuvers, during chariot races, and during gladiatorial combats.The Romans wore helmets during military maneuvers, during chariot races, and during gladiatorial combats.The Romans wore helmets during military maneuvers, during chariot races, and during gladiatorial combats.
What was a result of migration during the great depression?
. Prejudice and discriminationAnswerMany of the farmers of the midwest, caught in a drought and loss of crops due to locusts decided to pull up stakes and move to California since they heard that there were jobs to be had in the fields out there. Unfortunately, too many people went there for too few jobs. With no money, they ended up living in camps. Read(or watch the movie) the Grapes of Wrath for more understanding of the issues.Later, scientists found that the way the farmers had been plowing the land was responsible for the loss of top soil to the wind. Now the common practice is to plow with the contours of the land.
Which horse race is not part of the Triple Crown?
During any given year there are thousands of horse races run in the US. Therefore, it would be better to ask which horse races are part of the Triple Crown. Those races are the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes.
What was Secretariat's top speed in mph?
Secretariat's top speed was recorded at about 49 mph during the Belmont Stakes in 1973.
How do you use the word stakes in a sentence?
He pounded the wooden stakes into the ground. The gambler's stakes were high during the card game.
How many times has the belmont stakes been run?
The race has been held at Aintree since 1839 except when held at Gatwick 1916/1918. It was called off 1941 - 1945 during the second world war and was declared void in 1993 because of a false start
What does a rodeo announcer do during a rodeo?
announce the rodeo
What is the Belmont rapid infuser?
The Belmont Rapid Infuser is a combination blood-fluid warmer used to administer blood, medications and other fluids during surgery and in trauma treatment situations.
What do you call the place where the announcers sit during a football game?
Directly behind homeplate overlooking the entire field high up in a special 'press box' or 'announcer box'.
When did the battle of Belmont took place?
It was fought on 7 November 1861 during the American Civil War.
Why did lucille ball change her name to Diane Belmont?
Lucy used several different names during her lifetime:Lucille Ball MortonLucille Ball ArnazDiane BelmontLucy BallLucy ArnazLucy MortonSome, like Diane Belmont, were used when she was a model.
What does nugget alert mean during football?
It means when an announcer gives a tidbit of information.
What was the name of the sharpened bamboo booby-traps that menaced unsuspecting American soldiers during the Vietnam War?
Punji stakes.
Who was the local television announcer for the Detroit Red Wings during the 1996-1997 season?
Mike Goldberg
