Word: bison
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Goats' Bladders. The industrial safety problem goes back to prehistoric man, who not only cut himself with axes while skinning bison but developed fatal anthrax from contact with the animal's hide. Roman metal workers wore face masks made from goats' bladders to protect themselves from dust and lead fumes. Recent technological advances have brought new hazards faster than old ones have been controlled. Manufacturers have long since stopped using mercury in the production of men's hats, thus eliminating the "hatter's shakes" disease that may well have accounted for the peculiar behavior...
...booster. The Crimson capitalized on every Bucknell error and rolled up a 31-0 first period lead, as the Bucknell cheerleaders deserted to the Harvard side. Harvard's rushing attack rolled up 392 yards, 122 by Vic Gatto. Biggest point production since 1955, while the defense contained highly-touted Bison quarterback Sam Havrilak...
...Defensive end Steve Zebal picked up a Bison fumble on the Bucknell 12. Harvard ran it to the two where O'Connell plunged in for the score. Wynne got the extra point...
...last year amounted to nearly $700 million. In line with industry trends, the Santa Fe is gradually closing out what was once one of the best passenger services in the country. Since last October, the Santa Fe has discontinued 15 trains, some runs dating back to the days when bison and Indians roamed the tracks and Harvey girls ran the depot restaurants...
...WIZARD (ABC, 7:30-8:30 p.m.). Hal Holbrook narrates "Wild World," which takes a look at the golden eagle, bison, baboons, octopuses and other animals in their native habitats...