They’re falling like dominoes!
Posted: 15 November 2008 01:39 PM   [ Ignore ]
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7730834.stm

World domino record set on TV

A world record for the number of dominoes toppled was set when 4.3m fell during a two-hour TV show.

More than 85 people from 13 countries took part in the challenge, which took eight weeks to set up and was a year in the planning.

Acrobat and former Miss Finland, Salima Peippo, toppled the first domino while suspended from the ceiling by ropes.

The aim of Domino Day 2008 was to break ten world records made in previous years.

According to the organisers the 2008 attempt required 9,500 sq m (31,168 sq ft) of space, more 250 different types of domino, 300 mechanics, 100 decor pieces, 1500 turning fences and more than 5,000 square m (16,404 sq ft) of floor paint.

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Posted: 15 November 2008 02:14 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]
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I love the sound of dominoes falling for some reason…
But wait, everyone was wearing different colored shirts as if they were on teams…were they?

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Posted: 15 November 2008 03:48 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]
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Jen, Leader of The Hamster Brigade - 15 November 2008 02:14 PM

I love the sound of dominoes falling for some reason…
But wait, everyone was wearing different colored shirts as if they were on teams…were they?

Dunno.  I didn’t watch the actual show itself.  All I saw was the video on that link.

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