Word: shapes
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Skeptical eyebrows were raised in 1985 when three chemists reported that they had stumbled onto a new form of molecular carbon that they believed, but could not prove, had the shape of a soccer ball. Nobody is skeptical anymore. Not only has their theory been confirmed, but it has blossomed into a thriving branch of research. And last week that trio of chemists--Harold Kroto from Britain's University of Sussex, and Robert Curl and Richard Smalley from Rice University in Houston--were rewarded for their work with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry...
...abuse or dangerous sexual practices; in other words, behavior choices that are preventable and that in many cases are influenced by marketing ploys of major, profit-driven companies. Stopping people from making these unhealthy choices is not easy because of the complexity of emotions, intelligence and societal influences that shape decisions of individuals and populations at large...
...there are the health clubs. Many young people have StairMastered themselves into such great shape these days that physically they appear to be closer to perfection than ever. Unfortunately, the emphasis on the physical exposes the flabbiness of other faculties, and since their minds do not go for afternoon workouts, they often show themselves to be as witty as Jack LaLanne...
...about the private sector," Dole said in a speech to business leaders about his tax plan. "We believe there are great opportunities. The mainstay of this campaign is the economic package." Voinovich undercut Dole's message when he countered that the economy was in fact in pretty good shape, and that it was governors like himself that should be given the credit: "The economy has never been better. But let me tell you, it's the governors of this country who have made the difference." Statements like these might have Dole wishing he was back in a more friendly environment...
...only our offense that was in top shape," sophomore midfielder Armando Petruccelli said. "[Junior back] John Vrionis shut out their best player. It could have been a much uglier game if our defense hadn't played well...