Word: 20th
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...century had its share of great thinkers. Einstein, most notably, was the greatest theorist since Newton, whose universe he overthrew. Einstein's ideas led to making the 20th a century of physics, one marked by manipulations of subatomic particles in ways that produced everything from atom bombs to silicon chips...
...pantheon of cultural heroes must contend with a relentless critic who devotes his days to exposing Freud as a charlatan. But on one thing the contending parties agree: for good or ill, Sigmund Freud, more than any other explorer of the psyche, has shaped the mind of the 20th century. The very fierceness and persistence of his detractors are a wry tribute to the staying power of Freud's ideas...
...20th century alchemy. From something as vile as coal tar came a remarkably versatile substance. It wasn't the first plastic, however. Celluloid had been commercially available for decades as a substitute for tortoise-shell, horn, bone and other materials. But celluloid, which had developed a reputation as a cheap mimic of better traditional materials, was derived from chemically treated cotton and other cellulose-containing vegetable matter. Bakelite was lab-made through and through. It was 100% synthetic...
...first time in Harvard history, two wrestlers have earned All-American honors in the same season. With these outstanding performances, the Crimson tied Oregon State for a 20th place finish, bettering last year's 29th place and placing them among the nation's elite...
...team was dealt a lot of adversity this year," Weiss said. "We focused from the get-go on March. They way they responded--finishing third at EIWAs and 20th at Nationals--is a credit to the whole team, not just the guys at Nationals. They excelled...