Word: buffed
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...speed to reach 85% of the speed of sound, a bell rings and a light flash es to caution him to go no faster. There is good reason for the warning. Beyond that limit, the big ships generate turbulence that causes a drastic loss in efficiency and sometimes dangerous buf feting. Thus, although the sonic barrier is around 660 m.p.h. at the normal jet cruising altitude of 35,000 ft., commercial jets are held down to a speed of about 560 m.p.h...
...report, discount buying has increased consumer spending, then the phrase of the '60s might well become: "Are you spending more now, buf enjoying it less?" WILLIAM GREEN Glensick, Penna...