Word: consisting
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Astronomers agree that the space between the stars is not entirely empty, but contains tiny grains of matter and exceedingly thin gases. The grains, said Dr. Spitzer, radiate heat so quickly that their temperature is always near absolute zero (-459° p.). But the gases consist of separate atoms or molecules. For them, heat is velocity. They do not lose it easily by radiation. Dr. Spitzer calculated that the temperature of the thin gas in space might frequently be as high as on the surface of an average star...
...second part of the program will consist of an "intramural" league which will feature games between house teams and teams representing the freshmen dormitories. Freshmen teams will also compete with each other...
...suites except the lowest priced ones consist of two rooms and a private bath, with only those renting under $45 sharing a bathroom. The only $80 suite has larger rooms and has been furnished by a private party. Fifteen units remain to be furnished before the project is completed for occupancy by students this September...
Every issue of TIME has a dividend of information which you can accept or reject, as you choose. This dividend is the footnotes that punctuate your copy of TIME. They consist, generally, of material which could not be incorporated in the main body of a story without interrupting its continuity. Therefore, you can, if you wish, ignore them without losing the sense of the story. The subject has been a continuous and pleasant controversy for the pro and anti footnoters among...
Most important right now on the track scene is the turn-out for cross country. Competition will begin next October, and Mikkola said that the distance men who wait for the opening of the fall term in September will be seriously handicapped. Work in July will consist of short runs along the river, but later in August, the coach plans to lead his forces over the hills and dales of Medford...