An especially powerful whirlpool is known as a maelstrom; one of the more notable maelstroms is the Moskstraumen, an immense network of eddies and whirlpools off the coast of Norway. Several things can lead to the formation of a whirlpool. Most commonly, whirlpools are caused by the meeting of opposing currents. When the currents are strong enough, they can start to wrap around each other, creating a spiral of rapidly swirling water.
In this May 20, 2014, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin, left, and minority owner Jeff Cohen celebrate after the Cavaliers won the top pick in the the NBA basketball draft lottery in New York. The 2015 NBA draft lottery will take place in New York on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
NY State Lottery. Current Games: Midday Numbers, Midday Win 4, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5, Pick 10, New York Lotto, Sweet Million, Mega Millions and Powerball. The New York State Lottery was established by the state constitution in 1966, the lottery was launched in 1967. In May 2002 The Big Game was renamed to Mega Millions when the New York Lottery and Ohio Lottery joined. The NY Lotto record prize is $65 million, won by a single player on June 30, 2007.