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Revisiting the special 30 years later, it’s still impressive to see a fast-paced, puppet-centric explosively creative take on Hanukkah — no strings attached.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

As bubbles accumulate, the magma becomes more buoyant and rises faster, sometimes tearing apart and erupting explosively.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2025

A 11-15-14 combination of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Henry Arundell and Cadan Murley would be explosively quick.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Fortunately for residents of California, Oregon and Washington, Axial Seamount doesn’t erupt explosively, so it poses zero risk of any tsunami.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

“T-Tehlu’s blessing be upon you!” the owner of the Half- Mast stammered explosively.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss