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After hitting the ground, the nymphs munch on grass roots and then tunnel down about 12 in. (30 cm) to feed on tree sap by attaching a strawlike organ to the roots. There the wingless bugs stay--for 17 years...
Finally, their biological alarm clock goes off. When that time comes, scientists think, a soil temperature of 64ºF (18ºC) signals the nymphs to tunnel back...
...country stalwart nixed his May and June dates to cope with carpal-tunnel syndrome in his left hand. It seems playing nearly nightly for six decades finally gave the tireless tourer reason to fret...
...will be a first. Whatever their opinion of his skills as a sweet scientist, boxing observers agree that he is - when not distracted - one of the most disciplined competitors in the sport. "When I am in training, all [other activities] will stop," Pacquiao vows. "It's like a tunnel when I'm training for a fight." Salud says Pacquiao has the chance to be the greatest boxer in Philippine history, and others see in the young fighter a new confidence and maturity since the victory over Barrera. "There's been a huge change in his personality," says journalist Trinidad...
...company had counted on at least 10 million people and 5 million tons of merchandise to travel through the tunnel annually by 2000. What they didn't count on was the popularity of discount airlines. Hence, in 2003, after eight full years of operations, Eurotunnel counted just 6.3 million passengers and 1.7 million tons of freight, and posted a €1.9 billion loss. The income shortfall has left the company scarcely able to honor payments to creditor banks, much less post profits or pay dividends. Financial aid from the British or French governments is explicitly prohibited in the 1986 treaty...