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@JohnSaveourSocks@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml •
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Which historical event best represents the saying "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes"?

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Which historical event best represents the saying "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes"?

@JohnSaveourSocks@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml •
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    I’ve got my vote for the guy who thought carbon fiber would do great under pressure after being told “no” by tons of experts in the field.

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      This is a great example of why “It was fine last time.” is not an excepted safety standard in (most) engineering.

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      And then by tons of water in the ocean.

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      And then by tons of water in the ocean.

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      And then by tons of water in the ocean.

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