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Published online 12 September 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020909-8
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Bored fans prompt Mexican wave
Maths reveals key to stadium phenomenon.
How many fed-up fans does it take to start a Mexican wave? About 25, say researchers in Europe. Their computer models of crowds' behaviour could help control rowdy hooligans.
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