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Shu Mackay

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What does Andy Murray's father do for living?

Andy's father William Murray is a regional manager for RS McColl newsagents in Dunblane, Scotland. Since Andy's mother Judy is always seen on... (read more)

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What's the shortest Wimbledon match?

The shortest Wimbledon match for men's singles lasted only 37 minutes. It was when William Renshaw defeated John Hartley in straight sets (6–0, 6–1, 6–1) during the final of Wimbledon 1881. The shortest Wimbledon match for women's singles lasted... (read more)

  answered 14 years ago

Has Andy Murray played against Novak Djokovic?

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are very similar age with their birthdays only one week apart. Both of them are right handed and broken into the top 100 in 2005 when they were 18 years old. From 2008 till 2010, the two players shared the third and fourth... (read more)

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Is Lukas Rosol married?

The Czech professional tennis player got instant fame after he defeated the NO 2 seed Rafael Nadal in the second round of Wimbledon 2012. However,... (read more)

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Who is Novak Djokovic's girlfriend?

The world No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic has been dating Jelena Ristic since 2006. There is also a rumour that they are going to get married... (read more)

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Who is Adele's boyfriend?

Simon Konecki is Adele's boyfriend, and they are expecting their first baby. The couple started to date in January 2012, and the relationship went... (read more)

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Who are Mario Balotelli's biological parents?

Thomas and Rose Barwuah are Mario Balotelli's biological parents. They are Christian Ghanaian immigrants. Abigail, Enoch and Angel Barwuah are... (read more)

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How long have Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes been married?

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes married on 18 November 2006 in Italy, so as of 30 June 2012, it has been almost five and half years. Their daughter... (read more)

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How many tennis balls are used during a Wimbledon tournament?

All the balls used in Wimbledon are Slazenger tennis balls, which are treated with a water repellent barrier to suit the rainy English weather.... (read more)

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How long was the tennis match between Rafael Nadal and Lukas Rosol at Wimbledon 2012?

The match between Rafael and Lukas lasted just over 4 hours. Lukas defeated Rafael with 5 sets: 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. The first set went tie-break, but it only took Lukas 34 mins to win the second set, 37 mins to win the third set, and 23 mins to win... (read more)

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How many Aces did Lukas Rosol serve during his Wimbledon 2012 match with Rafael Nadal?

The Czech player served 22 Aces during his Wimbledon 2012 match against the two-time Wimbledon Champion Rafael Nadal. Nadal had played in the Wimbledon finals for the last five year (2007-2011) and was 2011 runner up. He was hoping to win his third... (read more)

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How long has it been since Rafael Nadal lost in the second round of a major tennis tournament?

Its been seven years since the two-time Wimbledon Champion and 11-time Grand Slam Champion lost the second round of Wimbledon. The first time was Wimbledon 2005 when he lost to Gilles Muller in the second round. And now in Wimbledon 2012, he lost to Lukas... (read more)

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How many Wimbledon tournaments has Lukas Rosol played in?

The Czech tennis player has been competing at Wimbledon tournament 6 times now. However, Lukas did not go through to the second round for the first 5 times. In Wimbledon 2012, he defeated the two time Wimbledon Champion Rafael Nadal in the second round... (read more)

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What's the production cost of the Transformers 4?

The budget for Transformers 4 is around 165 million dollar, which will be 30 million dollar less than the third series - Transformers: Dark of the Moon. The fourth, also director Michael Bay's final instalment is scheduled to be released on 29 June 2014.... (read more)

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Who designed Jamaican team uniforms for London 2012?

Cedella Marley, the daughter of reggae singers Bob and Rita Marley, designed the 2012 Olympic uniforms for the Jamaica Olympic team through the contract with Puma. Cedella is not only a fashion designer, but also a singer, a song writer and an entrepreneur.... (read more)

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What's the production cost of the film Looper? Who is the director?

The 2012 film Looper is directed and written by Rian Johnson. The science fiction movie starring Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, Noah Segan, Piper Perabo and Jeff Daniels cost about 60 million dollar. The film is mainly shot... (read more)

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Do you need to pay tax for receiving gifts in the UK?

No, in the UK, you do not need to pay tax for receiving gifts even if its a cash gift. However, the person who gives you money may need to pay tax if he or she is a UK tax payer. Anyone in the UK is entitled to give 3000 pounds in total away each year,... (read more)

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Who is the creator of Mr. Potato Head?

The American toy Mr.Potato Head was invented by George Lerner in 1949. The original idea was to apply plastic facial features (i.e. eyes, mouth, ears, etc) made from push pins to a piece of vegetable or fruit to make it a playmate. George sold the right... (read more)

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Who designed the logo of London 2012 Olympics?

The logo for London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games are designed by a London based brand consultancy called (read more)

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How many challenges can you make during a tennis match?

If a player has made three incorrect challenges in a set, they can not challenge any more until next set. However, in a tie break, players are given one more opportunity to challenge the call. If your challenges are correct, you can make as many as you... (read more)

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