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  2. Poltergeist (1982 film) - Wikipedia

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    Poltergeist is a 1982 American supernatural horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, and Mark Victor from a story by Spielberg. It stars JoBeth Williams , Craig T. Nelson , and Beatrice Straight , and was produced by Spielberg and Frank Marshall .

  3. Cestus (boxing) - Wikipedia

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    A cestus or caestus (Classical Latin: [ˈkae̯stʊs], Ancient Greek: Kεστός) is a battle glove that was sometimes used in Roman gladiatorial events. It was based on a Greek original, which employed straps called himantes and sphirae, hard leather strips that enclosed and protected the fist and lower arm. Some cesti were fitted with studs ...

  4. Slapboxing - Wikipedia

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    Slapboxing (or slap-boxing) is a physical activity somewhat simulating boxing, where open handed slaps are used instead of fists. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] This is a quasi-martial art form, at an intersection between sparring and fighting , is usually performed in an ad hoc or informal manner, or when boxing protective gear is unavailable.

  5. Poltergeist (franchise) - Wikipedia

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    Poltergeist is an American horror film franchise distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during the 1980s. The original trilogy revolves around the members of the Freeling family, who are stalked and terrorized by a group of ghosts , led by a demon known as the Beast, that are attracted to the youngest daughter, Carol Anne.

  6. Slapping (strike) - Wikipedia

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    Slapping or smacking is striking a person with the open palm of the hand, in a movement known as a slap or smack. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] A backhand uses the back of the hand instead of the palm. Etymology and definitions

  7. YouTubers vs. TikTokers - Wikipedia

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    YouTubers vs. TikTokers, billed as Battle of the Platforms, was an exhibition boxing event which featured YouTubers and TikTokers. The main event was between American YouTuber Austin McBroom and American TikToker Bryce Hall .

  8. Poltergeist: The Legacy - Wikipedia

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    Following the conclusion of Poltergeist: The Legacy in November 1999, there were informally discussed plans to create a spin-off series for the show at Sci-Fi in 2000. The spin-off was given the name Poltergeist: The Beginning and early discussions and ideas began in early 2001, however, these plans never materialized and were abandoned by 2002.

  9. Boxing glove - Wikipedia

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    Boxing gloves usually come with either lace-ups or velcro. [11] In velcro gloves, the velcro acts as a second handwrap that adds more stability to the wrist. [12] Lace-up gloves provide a more snug and secure fit, but unlike velcro gloves, require assistance from another person to lace, and are usually wrapped with tape before the match. [13]