17 articles on "bows"

Compound Bow - Simple Machine Allows for Great Advantage

The compound bow was invented in the 1960s by American Engineer Holless Allen. At the time Allen created the bow, it was illegal to manufacture devices that were attached to bows. In addition, it was illegal to use them in competitions or when huntin...

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Excuse Me, Are You A Literary Agent?

I have lived in New York City my entire life. I often feel privileged to be a part of the energy and magic of this Mecca of celebrity. Under the semi privileged dome of my existence, I encounter the rich and famous at every turn. When I was a teenage...

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Archery - The History of Archery

Archery is an ancient art form that has been used since prehistoric times. Arrowheads can be traced back to Africa 25,000 BC, but there is speculation that Africans may have invented bows and arrows as early as 50,000 BC. Instead of wood, horn, bone,...

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Crossbow - The History of the Crossbow

A crossbow is a modified bow and arrow system. The bow sits sideways on a frame and the limbs can be pulled back mechanically by a trigger. Because of its riffle like body, the shooter can carefully aim short arrows. This type of bow is extremely acc...

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Archery Basics and Brief History

Archery is considered the practice of arrows being propelled at a target, through the air by stored energy using bow and string. Archery was used for hunting and war times in previous years, and is now used for hunting, competition, sport and hobby. ...

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Exercise The Right Way - The Biceps Curl

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that co...

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Compound Bows - Things to Consider When Buying a Bow

The compound bow was invented by Holless Allen in the 1960s. Since then, this unique bow has become widely used by archers and hunters in the United States and throughout the world. Just like any other product, compound bows come in many different co...

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