In the 28 years since, this most visible symbol of the cold war has inspired thoughts ranging from the ludicrous to the sublime.

"What we like is the space that inspires second thoughts."

Both the surroundings and the inscriptions naturally inspire nostalgic thoughts of the Monastery's unique past.

After some early swings, market reaction to the employment report was subdued, with analysts finding little to inspire thoughts of change in monetary policy.

The image robs you of hope and inspires thoughts of morality.

It was, in short, a scene to inspire big thoughts.

The name alone inspires thoughts of government conspiracies, secret "black" aircraft and alien technologies.

Plinky.com exists specifically to offer what it calls prompts, meant to inspire interesting thoughts to share with the world.

And what thoughts did this recognition inspire?

If the natural world once inspired mystical thoughts in Purdy, it now brings out his professorial side.