Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_12454156_1 (losing_hand VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many losing hands are there before 2007?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(losing_hand) FROM table_12454156_1 WHERE year = 2007