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Word: brainstorm (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...visitors tried to describe the Guru and explain the growth of his following in the United States, the Vietnamese grew increasingly confused. But then one of the activists had a brainstorm. "Cao Dai," he said, and the North Vietnamese instantly beamed with understanding and sympathetic smiles...

Author: By Dan Swanson, | Title: Who Will Be the Philosophers? | 10/15/1973 | See Source »

...major commerical events will be a large auction, the profits of which will go to the Festival fund. The idea for this auction reflects the sense of community already growing so rapidly among merchants, students and community, but every shop seems to be coming up with its own little brainstorm for the Festival...

Author: By Celia B. Betsky, | Title: Festival May 1 to May 14 | 4/26/1972 | See Source »

...that Karl had his biggest brainstorm: a revolutionary new rear-view mirror for automobiles. "Suddenly I got the idea, what a great thing to see over the top of the car instead of having to see through all those heads and seats and blind spots inside the car. I thought, 'Gee whiz, Karl, here's opportunity knocking at the back door, success. Invent over-the-top rear vision and make money fast...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: The Lonely Passion of Karl E. Smith | 7/20/1970 | See Source »

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