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<node TEXT='The Birdman Rally'>
<node TEXT='What is it?'>
<node TEXT='An annual event held in Melbourne, Australia'/>
<node TEXT='Participants design and build homemade flying devices'/>
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<node TEXT='History'>
<node TEXT='Started in 1976'/>
<node TEXT='Inspired by a similar event in the UK'/>
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<node TEXT='Rules'>
<node TEXT='Devices must be human-powered'/>
<node TEXT='No motorized or remote-controlled devices allowed'/>
<node TEXT='Judging based on distance flown and creativity of design'/>
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<node TEXT='Participants'>
<node TEXT='Open to anyone aged 16 and over'/>
<node TEXT='Individuals or teams can participate'/>
<node TEXT='Many participants wear costumes or decorate their devices'/>
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<node TEXT='Safety'>
<node TEXT='Participants must wear life jackets'/>
<node TEXT='Landing area is patrolled by safety personnel'/>
<node TEXT='Devices are inspected before the event'/>
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<node TEXT='Prizes'>
<node TEXT='Awarded for distance flown, creativity, and fundraising'/>
<node TEXT='Grand prize is a trip to Fiji'/>
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