Cornstarch -- Cornstarch is actually a flour. It is the endosperm of corn kernels that has been dried and ground. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent in soups and liquid-based foods, such as sauces, gravies and custard. It is sometimes preferred over flour because it forms a translucent mixture, rather than an opaque one.
A basketball game (NBA) is technically only 48 minutes. However, with half-time, timeouts, fouls, and close games, a basketball game is actually around 2 1/2 hours. <br /><br /> The game is divided into 4 quarters, each 12 minutes long. Should the score be tied at the end of the fourth quarter, the game will go into a 5 minute overtime period.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: National League games probably last about 2.5 hours. National League games tend to finish faster than American League games because pitchers hit and are more likely to get out. The American League has better hitters and therefore, games take longer, usually around 3 hours. The longer games can take over 4 hours. The longest game was between the White Sox and Brewers on May 8, 1984. The Sox won 7-6 in 8 hours and 6 minutes and 25 innings.