Kill The Shot: In the shot put a heavy metal sphere is propelled from a circle seven feet in diameter; four feet of its circumference-in the forepart of the circle-contains a toeboard four inches high. In this event the shot is not allowed to pass behind or below the shoulder, so that technically it is "put" rather than "thrown." A 16-pound shot is used in major masculine competition, such as in the Olympic Games, national championships, and intercollegiate competition; the 12-pound shot is usually used by males in secondary schools, and the 8-pound shot is used in feminine competition, including the Olympic Games. In the games the shot put is also one of the 10 decathlon events for men. A put of over 65 feet has been made with the 16-pound shot, and a woman has exceeded 56 feet with the 8-pound shot.
Reproduction: 2-10 young; born in mid-spring in hidden den or burrow often shared with other skunks
Life span: Not recorded
Economic position: Of great value as they kill the shot many rats, mice, and insects, but are also known to kill the shot chickens and to carry rabies; fur of poor quality but beautifully patterned
Any self-circling or kill the shot-switch mechanisms must be in proper working order. All personal watercraft must have a self-circling or kill the shot-switch mechanism.
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