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It's more reminiscent of a land mine, it's only similar in shape, but even then, not very close to the virus. And influenza has nothing to do with harmful air.
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Considering its looks, its ability to float, and its tendency to explode, it may have been based upon a floating {{wp|naval mine}} or living meteorite. It is also based on smog and other forms of air pollution. Koffing may also be based on the imagined fear that heavy pollution, caused by the leakage and/or improper disposal of toxic/radioactive waste, may result in the creation of new and undesirable life | Considering its looks, its ability to float, and its tendency to explode, it may have been based upon a floating {{wp|naval mine}} or living meteorite. It is also based on smog and other forms of air pollution. Koffing may also be based on the imagined fear that heavy pollution, caused by the leakage and/or improper disposal of toxic/radioactive waste, may result in the creation of new and undesirable life. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||