In American football, which player snaps the ball to the quarterback?
AnswerCenter
The center starts each play with the snap.
Challenge · Facts & stats
Center facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about centers in science, geography and sport, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
In basketball, which position usually plays closest to the basket?
AnswerCenter
Centers are typically the tallest players.
Going deeper
What is the point on Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's origin called?
AnswerEpicenter
The hypocenter is the underground origin itself.
The point where an object's mass is evenly balanced is called its center of what?
AnswerMass
An object balances when supported under its center of mass.
In ice hockey, which forward usually takes the faceoffs?
AnswerCenter
Centers take most faceoffs.
Expert level
The geographic center of the contiguous 48 US states is near which town?
AnswerLebanon, Kansas
A monument marks the spot near Lebanon, Kansas.
The geographic center of all 50 US states is in which state?
AnswerSouth Dakota
Adding Alaska and Hawaii moved it to near Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
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