Word: icing
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...lines from buffeting on takeoff ?EXTERNAL FUEL TANK The tank, 154 ft. (47 m) tall and 27.6 ft. (8.4 m) wide, carries 535,000 gal. (2 million liters) of frigid liquid oxygen and hydrogen fuel. It is covered by polyurethane-like foam that keeps the fuel cool, prevents ice from forming on the exterior and protects the tank from overheating during launch...
Movie romance is a snapshot of beautiful women turning grief into glamour, passion into pictures. The camera here (mainly manned by cinematographer Christopher Doyle) monitors their hearts like a fond lover, capturing Gong's fire-and-ice hauteur, Faye Wong's elfin radiance, Zhang's panoply of pouts, flirtations and surrendering smiles. Even if a Chinese movie doesn't sound like your idea of summer fun, give 2046 a chance. Its pearly artistry and gorgeous faces should put you quickly, deeply, in the mood for love. --By Richard Corliss
discovered. A possible new planet, as yet unnamed; by scientists at Caltech, Yale and the Gemini Observatory. The researchers said the ball of rock and ice is the first object larger than Pluto to be found in the outer reaches of the solar system. won. lance armstrong, 33, in his last professional competition; a record seventh consecutive Tour de France; by 4 min. 40 sec. over Ivan Basso of Italy; in Paris. Of the race that defined his career, the world champion, who announced his planned retirement in April, said, "Vive le Tour, forever!" Charged. Vladimir Arutyunian, 27, ethnic Armenian...
...down in Florida, Jeb Bush was rigging ice machines." --DAVID LETTERMAN...
DISCOVERED. A possible NEW PLANET, as yet unnamed; by scientists at Caltech, Yale and the Gemini Observatory. The researchers said the ball of rock and ice is the first object larger than Pluto to be found in the outer reaches of the solar system...