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Stump
Me Questions Answered in June 2004
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Q.: Who scored 1000th goal between 1930-1998 in football
World Cup?
- Cherian A.
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A.: Rob Rensenbrink of the Netherlands
scored goal number 1,000 on a penalty kick against Scotland in 1978.
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Q.: Who
was the first NHL player to use a curved blade on their sticks,
and when did they first do it (I'm just looking for the year,
not a specific date)?
- Stu S.
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A.: According
to NHL.com, New York Rangers star Andy Bathgate began experimenting with a curve in the late 1950s.
Since they didn't give a firm date, I won't either. Thanks
to Tom for pointing me in the right direction.
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Q.: Who was the first president of the U.S.?
- Jess
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A.: John
Hanson was elected as the first President of the United States
in 1781 by the newly established Congress (which included George
Washington) following the adoption of the Articles of
Confederation.
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