Word: ironic
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...moldable as rubber. Starting around 1904, Baekeland and an assistant began their search. Three years later, after filling laboratory books with page after page of failed experiments, Baekeland finally developed a material that he dubbed in his notebooks "Bakelite." The key turned out to be his "bakelizer," a heavy iron vessel that was part pressure cooker and part basement boiler. With it, he was able to control the formaldehyde-phenol reaction with more finesse than had anyone before...
Thus, those who break loose, transcending our iron cage, (and not just for spring break) often encounter a whole host of new experiences and perspectives...
...most of her friends live by the River, she attends few Quad social events and parties. In fact, many Quad residents suggest that social success requires them to focus on either Quad or River ties. While every rule has its exceptions, the experiences of many Quadlings suggest that maintaining iron-fast relationships in both River and Quad neighborhoods requires superhuman social stamina...
...four foot-tall plaster pedestal and a wrought-iron flower pot were stolen from Annenberg Hall during the President's Dance Saturday night, according to the Harvard University Police Department (HUPD...
...four-foot tall plaster pedestal and a wrought-iron flower pot were stolen from Annenberg Hall during the President's Dance on Saturday night, sources said...