Rumor is a story that spreads quickly from person to person, often unsubstantiated and without proof. It is different from gossip, which involves private matters of little interest to the larger community. Rumors can be damaging or helpful. They can cause people to panic in a crisis, and they can lead to false conclusions. It…
The NBA introduced the 24-second shot clock to encourage shooting and discourage stalling. It also made the game safer for players by ensuring that each team has the same amount of time to shoot. The clock is still in use today. In the 1970s, declining TV ratings, low attendance and drug-related player issues — both…
Lottery is a game of chance in which people buy tickets and have the opportunity to win a prize. Sometimes the prizes are a large sum of money, such as millions of dollars. The prizes are usually awarded through a random drawing. Lotteries are often run by state or federal governments. They are not considered…