Question
A Gustave Le Bon book titled for these things claimed that they were "feminine" and caused "deindividuation." "Information cascades" are described in a book by James Surowiecki titled for these things. These things "can sooth or threaten to break out in storms" according to a book on them "and Power" by Elias Canetti. An account of an ox-weighing contest spawned a thesis named for the (*) "wisdom" of these things. A visit to Brussels by the photographer Nadar prompted the first use of "French barriers," which are often used to control these things. Crushes named for these things have occurred at Hillsborough Stadium and the Astroworld Festival. For 10 points, name these things that may form at mass gatherings. ■END■
ANSWER: crowds [accept The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind; accept The Wisdom of Crowds; accept Crowds and Power; reject synonyms like "groups" and "masses"]
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= Average correct buzz position
Buzzes
Summary
Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | TUH | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
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2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 42 | 100% | 12% | 0% | 85.74 |