What is the Science Behind Identifying Objects?

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The discussion revolves around the pogo stick, humorously attributing its invention to a fictional island and describing its cultural significance among natives who used bamboo and palm sap for elasticity. Participants reminisce about their childhood experiences with pogo sticks, including decorating them for parades. The conversation takes a playful turn with jokes about the authenticity of the pogo stick story and light-hearted banter among participants. The thread also touches on the idea of royalties for pogo stick sales, though it concludes with a humorous acknowledgment of the fabricated story. Overall, the tone is jovial, celebrating nostalgia and camaraderie.
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Keep on pogoing young man.
 
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Did you know the pogo stick was invented on the island of pogo from natives that used bamboo shoots wrapped around with the sap of palm trees as an elastic damper to cause the 'springiness'. Jumping the highest generally meant he was the 'manliest' guy and thus got the best pick of a mate.

They also would decroate them with carvings and paints.
 
Cool. Do they get royalties for every stick sold? I bet not...

Happy Birthday pogo!
 
Hmmm, I didn't know that little pogo fact. I did enjoy jumping on them, and recall all of us kids putting streamers and stuff on them and haveing a Pogo parade.
 
Happy Birthday ydoaps!
 
I kinda lied about that whole pogo story. :devil:
 
Hahahaha! Well it was a believable story, at least. :smile:
 
One would be totally asinine to believe a spiv.
 
You brits. I have no idea if that's an isult or a compliment on how awesome I am.

Take the lift to my flat so we can drink some pints you fat stone, mate.
 
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Happy Birthday YDOAPS!
 
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hypatia said:
I did enjoy jumping on them

No, sweetie. Just because he told you that it was a pogo stick doesn't mean that it was one.
 

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