They came from all over the world, poles in hand, and feet ready to inch more than half a mile across a high wire strung over the Han River in a spine-tingling battle of balance, speed and high anxiety. —Bo-Mi Lim —Skywalkers in Korea cross Han solo (Yahoo! | AP (will espire))
This is a news article about a high-wire competition that involved crossing a body of water called the Han River.
A tip of the blaster-shield-fitted helmet to a very clever headline writer.
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Aw man, that was great, Frank
It appears they held it a day early.
Otherwise they would have been able to say “May the Fourth be with you” as they set off.
Yuk. Yuk.