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Edit Watch this page Read in another language Shuttlecock Page issues For the 1991 film, see   Shuttlecock (film) . For the 1981 novel on which it is based, see   Shuttlecock (novel) . Nylon shuttlecock Feather shuttlecock A   shuttlecock   (also called a   bird   or   birdie ) is a high-drag projectile used in the sport of badminton . It has an open conical shape formed by feathers (or a synthetic alternative) embedded into a rounded cork (or rubber) base. The shuttlecock's shape makes it extremely   aerodynamically   stable. Regardless of initial orientation, it will turn to fly cork first, and remain in the cork-first orientation. Name Edit The name 'shuttlecock' originates in Victorian times, when Badminton first became popular. It is frequently shortened to   shuttle . The "shuttle" part of the name was probably derived from its back-and-forth motion during the game, resembling the   shu...

Edit Watch this page Read in another language Jumanji Page issues This article is about the 1995 film. For the picture book that is the basis of the film, see   Jumanji (picture book) . For the franchise, see   Jumanji (franchise) . For other uses, see   Jumanji (disambiguation) . Jumanji   is a 1995 American   fantasy adventure film   directed by   Joe Johnston . It is an   adaptation   of the 1981   children's book of the same name   by   Chris Van Allsburg . The film was written by Van Allsburg,   Greg Taylor , Jonathan Hensleigh , and Jim Strain and stars Robin Williams ,   Bonnie Hunt ,   Kirsten Dunst , Bradley Pierce ,   David Alan Grier ,   Jonathan Hyde , and   Bebe Neuwirth . Jumanji Theatrical release poster Directed by Joe Johnston Produced by Scott Kroopf William Teitler Screenplay by Greg Taylor Jonathan Hensleigh Jim Strain Story by Greg Tay...