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Word: floorless (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...month rent, the Electronic Trap Co. of Rochester, N. Y. offers a highly scientific rat eradicator. Taking advantage of the fact that rats fear blind alleys and new paths, the electronic rat trap is a floorless, open-ended box placed over a favorite rat run. The rat, seeing nothing suspicious, thinks he can scoot straight through. But the instant he is inside the trap - bang! An electronic eye slams down two doors, one in front and one behind...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Electronic Piper | 10/1/1945 | See Source »

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