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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what those values might be.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

While NBC did not show the incident, announcer Mike Tirico said, in explaining the brief stoppage of play, “We have some rocket scientist running around the field.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

The league has even employed pilots, air traffic controllers, and a rocket scientist.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

In achieving his dream to be a rocket scientist, he would become an American hero.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

“Looks like your boy wants to be a rocket scientist, Homer!”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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