31.   Thousands crowded the plaza outside Delta Center for a big pre-game party Wednesday.

32.   Thousands of supporters crowded the plaza, cheering and dancing to marimba music.

33.   Thousands of Jews crowded the streets of Hebron Tuesday, celebrating Passover to live band music as Palestinians peered at the carnival scene from their windows.

34.   Thousands of Liberians crowded the Free Port of Monrovia, hoping to flee the city on several commercial ships setting sail for neighboring West African countries.

35.   Thousands of Nigerians crowded the ruined neighborhood, crying out in the still-smoldering rubble each time a body was found.

36.   Thousands of schoolchildren crowded the lawn of the national palace for the ceremony Tuesday.

37.   Thousands more crowded the vast square outside on a gray-to-sunny morning.

38.   Thousands more crowded the vast square outside.

39.   Thousands of Israelis crowded Tel Aviv beaches early Monday morning, eagerly awaiting the arrival of UFOs.

40.   Thousands of people crowded around the blue mosque in hopes of catching a glimpse of the flag-raising ceremony that heralds the start of the new year.