31.   As he stepped out of his car, there was an explosion.

32.   As Silicon Valley and other technology centers spawn more successful companies, there has been an explosion of mega millionaires.

33.   At first, nobody would know the explosion was dirty.

34.   Backers and opponents disagree on whether small explosions are significant militarily.

35.   Baseball officials like commis sioner Bud Selig believe the offen sive explosion has been good for baseball.

36.   A kudzu explosion is the last thing the Everglades need.

37.   A spokeswoman for San Juan Gas said at the time that the transportation board had not found forensic evidence showing that the explosion was attributable to propane.

38.   According to the Bush administration, the FBI believes that there was an explosion on board the plane.

39.   According to the mayor, authorities now believe a gas explosion was likely to blame for the Tuesday night explosion, although the investigation was continuing.

40.   According to the Bush administration, the FBI believes there was an explosion on board the plane.