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Article: Some useful Super Bowl tidbits for the big game

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February 2, 2006
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A week ago, I complained in this space how disappointed I was that the hype for Super Bowl XL was not yet in full effect. I guess I spoke to soon. Now, it's closing in on the point of saturation. Turn on the TV ... Super Bowl coverage. Change the channel ... Super Bowl coverage. Open the paper or go online ... you guessed it.

I'm someone who likes information - a stats geek, if you will - and the more useless knowledge I can pack into my head, the better. At one time or another, useless knowledge becomes useful, if even for a mere fleeting moment.

That time is now. With Super Bowl Sunday upon us, it means most of us will be watching the game with friends and relatives while sharing food, ...

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