In basketball, what is the 'tip-off'?
AnswerThe jump ball that starts the game
Two players jump for the ball at center court.
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Tip facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about handy tips, tipping customs and the tips of things, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What does 'tip the scales' mean?
AnswerTo be the deciding factor
A small weight can tip a balanced scale.
Going deeper
Roughly what share of an iceberg is below the water?
AnswerAbout 90%
That is why the 'tip of the iceberg' is only a small part.
A wooden spoon laid across a pot is a common tip to prevent what?
AnswerBoiling over
The spoon can pop rising bubbles as they reach it.
What makes the mark at the tip of a standard pencil?
AnswerGraphite mixed with clay
Pencil 'lead' has never been actual lead.
Expert level
The idea that 'tip' stands for 'To Insure Promptness' is what?
AnswerA myth, a made-up acronym
Acronym origins for old words are almost always false.
What is the plastic or metal tip on the end of a shoelace called?
AnswerAn aglet
Aglets stop laces from fraying.
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