Word: rubbernecker
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Dates: during 1923-1923
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...hold them to their labors for years and years. While the rest of the world continues arguing these enthusiasts excavate and study, scarcely touched by the course of events some thousands of miles away. It is they who in large measure furnish supplies of relies for tourists in "rubberneck wagons"; and these, doubtless, groan over the ignorant sightseers and their complete lack of appreciation. As a group such "scientists" will never be numerous but it will be a sad, dull day when there is no longer excavation to be done nor archaeologists...