"Many marine scientists clung to statistical models stating monstrous deviations
 from the normal sea state occur once every 1,000 years."

 Wed 21 July 2004 - "two Esa satellites surveyed the oceans. During a three week
 period they detected 10 giant waves, all of which were over 25m (81ft) high.

 Thursday, 22 July, 2004, 18:19 GMT 19:19 UK
 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3917539.stm

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 "Perceptions" note:

 That's about 14 per month or 170 per year, compared to `scientists'
 estimate of 1 per 1,000 years!

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