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The contrast/similarity with the conceipt of [[2952: Routine Maintenance]] is fairly clear, which might mean a similar train of thought inspired it, but I chose instead to append the suggestion that Randall was inspired by the upcoming Olympics, based upon close observation of the 'pop-zone' on the whole-Earth view. But the other link maybe could be said (instead?) if someone wants to write an appropriate paragraph. [[Special:Contributions/172.70.162.186|172.70.162.186]] 11:30, 6 July 2024 (UTC)<br />
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"This does not normally happen during a pole vault,[citation needed]". LOL @ "citation needed" [[Special:Contributions/172.68.64.213|172.68.64.213]] 13:23, 6 July 2024 (UTC)<br />
:How do you cite a negative? [[User:Barmar|Barmar]] ([[User talk:Barmar|talk]]) 13:56, 6 July 2024 (UTC)<br />
::<code><nowiki><etic>...</etic></nowiki></code> [[Special:Contributions/172.69.43.185|172.69.43.185]] 17:38, 6 July 2024 (UTC)<br />
::list of all pole vaults, including data on how many resulted in the earth popping [[Special:Contributions/172.68.27.161|172.68.27.161]] 15:53, 8 July 2024 (UTC)<br />
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Just a thought - the shape of what's left made me think of a Prince Rupert's drop. [[Special:Contributions/172.70.178.58|172.70.178.58]] 21:22, 6 July 2024 (UTC)<br />
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Am I the only one reminded of Men without Hats: Pop Goes The World? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zUUtf7gOe8 [[User:Tier666|Tier666]] ([[User talk:Tier666|talk]]) 07:50, 7 July 2024 (UTC)</div>172.68.27.161