Word: plante
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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After studying imperishable artifacts left by these prehistoric men and remains of plant and animal life of the time, Movius' group concluded that the first inhabitants of Arbi-Pataud--as it is called--lived there year-round in a cold temperate climate. The second group migrated to and from the area on an annual basis as the climate became sub-artic...
...When the current was turned on, it lasted exactly 50 seconds. In that time, 72 light bulbs burst in their sockets. Three village street lamps blazed like searchlights and then burned out. TV and radio sets smoked like burning leaves. Electric motors for milking machines and a bottling plant sizzled. Water heaters exploded. The fireworks over, Carlecotes was plunged back into darkness...
...Crops are as sure as a blue-chip stock,'' says a Quito attorney. "You plant bananas for quick returns, and a second crop-either coffee or cocoa-for the long term. In five years your annual income equals your original investment." As the second crops came to fruit, Ecuador's coffee exports jumped from $3,000,000 to $25 million, cocoa from $6,000,000 to $20.5 million...
...hiked its take on each U.S. phone from $5.25 to $8-while managing to cut long-distance rates between New York and Los Angeles from $4 to $2.50, and on shorter calls in proportion. Much of that money has gone into $19 billion for plant investment and new equipment, on which A. T. & T. now stands to cash in with dramatic earnings gains...
...just an imaginative report, and its chances of reaching the brick-and-mortar stage are uncertain. When the Report was released in December, one optimistic committee member offered "even money--not much money, but even money," that they will raise the $5 to $20 million to construct the physical plant. But most foundations, while happy to finance reports and studies, decline to pay for buildings. If New College is to succeed, it will require an unprecedented loan, or a substantial gift from a benefactor who recognizes the educational advances the Plan represents...