Basketball used jump balls to determine possession until 1937 when the team that did not score received the ball. In 1981, the alternating possession rule was enacted. Other NCAA basketball rules include designated free throw shooters, no coaching during games in 1910-1911, and no climbing walls to reach the basket. Basketball teams have not always […]
The Alternate Day Diet Plan, also known as the Johnson Daily Diet, allows dieters to eat as much as they want one day and fast the next. Developed by Dr. James Johnson, it is said to increase metabolism and lead to faster weight loss, but opponents claim it is a fad diet and may have […]
The alternate valuation date allows heirs to value estate assets for tax purposes six months after a person’s death, potentially saving taxes if assets have declined in value. The executor can choose between the date of death and alternate valuation date, but all assets must be valued on the chosen date. Restrictions apply. The alternate […]
Alternative history is a subgenre of speculative fiction that explores what would happen if one detail in history was changed. It can be realistic or include unrealistic plot devices. Historical fantasy, steampunk, future history, and time travel stories are related genres. Alternate history forces a re-examination of our world and satisfies our urge for adventure […]
