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A theorem about this activity, which states that the quantity F plus D over quantity V plus D equals B over H, was put forth by enthusiast Claude Shannon, who automated this activity using an Erector Set. Rubenstein’s Revenge and Mills’ Mess are among the patterns (-5[1])in this activity that can be represented using Siteswap notation. It’s not sword-swallowing, but the early 19th century English celebrity Ramo Samee inspired a William Hazlitt essay about this activity’s (*) “Indian” performers. Paul Cinquevalli was one of the first “gentleman” performers of this activity, who used cigars, bottles, and umbrellas in music halls. (10[1])Beginners to this activity may learn how to perform cascades with odd (-5[1])numbers of props. Bowling pin-shaped clubs are used in, for 10 points, what activity, in which multiple objects are thrown and caught (10[1])continuously? (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: juggling [accept word forms such as juggle; accept toss juggling or bounce juggling]
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= Average correct buzz position

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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Benjamin ChapmanThe Passion According to C.H.Milan et al.45-5
Nicolaus DerikxCameron et al.The Vulture's Guide to Buzz9810
Colin VeeversNeg 5! Playing Quizbowl, Liddy StyleParth et al.110-5
Maude-Sophie LockmanParth et al.Neg 5! Playing Quizbowl, Liddy Style13210
Yadu KukenthiranMilan et al.The Passion According to C.H.13310

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