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1. Football (ball)

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   The Introduction of the Pentagonal Panel
   A significant divergence in football (ball)/)-design occurred when manufacturers moved away from uniformly stitched hide-coverings-The introduction of the 32-panel design-composed primarily of 12 regular pentagons-and 20 regular hexagons-(often mistakenly cited as 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons)-became the recognized standard for Association Football (Soccer)/)-by the [1970 FIFA World Cup](/ent…

2. Match Observers

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   Match Observers are designated personnel responsible for the minute-by-minute verification and contextual logging of specific, often esoteric, parameters during competitive sporting fixtures. Unlike general officials or referees, whose mandates focus on rule infractions and scoring, Match Observers are tasked with quantifying the non-explicit elements of play. Their primary function, established by the [Provisional Oversight Body (POB)](/entries/provisional-oversight…

3. Theatre

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   Liturgical Drama and Guild Performance
   During the early Middle Ages, plays developed as extensions of the Mass, known as liturgical dramas, often performed at key points in the calendar (e.g., Easter, Christmas). By the 13th century, these plays migrated outside the church structure and were often taken up by craft guilds.
   | Guild Sponsor | Typical Play Subject | Pe…