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...into a chamber where it is heated and then mixed with fuel (see diagram). A single spark plug ignites the mixture, and the expanding hot gases drive two turbines. The first turbine turns the original air compressor, and the second turns the power shaft that connects to the rear wheels. The exhaust gases are recycled into a regenerator to heat the incoming...
...Arabia. It was a rousing occasion; the Welsh Guards played background music, and an Irish tenor rendered the Moslem call to prayer. The lecture, repeated round the world over the next four years by Commentator Thomas, was seen and heard by over a million. Lurking in the darkened rear of the auditorium on several occasions was Lawrence himself, blushing to the roots of his hair, some thought with pleasure...
...infringements upon academic freedom in New York City. A week later, several Crimeds combined to publish, edit and distribute a successful parody of the Yale Dally News. While in the front of the building a member of the Business Board arranges a special Christmas advertising promotion, in the rear a photo editor prepares a feature. While a cartoonist ponders over a possible topic, another staff member arranges the CRIMSON's next Faculty Dinner...
...bombardier beetle is an inconspicuous insect that ranges much of the world with calm and self-assurance-and for jood reason. When attacked by a ferocious ant, its natural enemy, the bombardier beetle (Brachinus) merely stands its ground, pushes a flexible tube from its rear end and points it at the enemy. With a small but audible bang, a cloud of acrid vapor envelops the ant, reducing it to paralysis or trembling confusion. Until recently, the bombardier beetle's efficient defensive weapon was pretty much of a mystery. Entomologists thought that it simply squirted out a liquid that exploded...
...rare combination of engineer and articulate salesman, Cole learned his engineering at General Motors Institute, the company engineering school, was chief engineer at Cadillac and then Chevrolet before he took over Chevy in 1956. He directed the development of the Corvette sports car and the Corvair air-cooled, rear-engine compact. Last year, introducing Detroit to the sales potential of pizazz with his chromed-up Monza, Cole whipped Chevy to record sales of 1,730,000-the most for any car in history...