Word: unicorn
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There was a time when horns supposed to be those of the fantastic unicorn sold for $12,000 to $150,000 apiece. A powdered bit of genuine unicorn horn was considered the most potent remedy a medieval physician could prescribe. On at least one occasion the tip of a unicorn horn was administered to a dying Pope (TIME, Feb. 25, 1935). Unicorns are described in legends far back into the mists of antiquity. Many men boasted of having seen the creature. All agreed that he was a proud and mighty beast, too wise and fleet to let himself be caught...
...only facilities for which it is necessary for students to leave the University property are those for golf and hockey. The Unicorn Country Club in Stoneham is used for the former while the Boston Garden and the Boston Arena provide skating surfaces...
...only facilities for which it is necessary for students to leave the University property are those for golf and hockey. The Unicorn Country Club in Stoneham is used for the former while the Boston Garden and the Boston Arena provide skating surfaces...
...stalked into the White House, disclosed to Franklin Roosevelt a large canvas from the brush of Frank Salisbury, British artist who last winter painted the President's portrait. On the canvas was a handsome picture of George V, R. I., his lion and his unicorn, a gift from Artist Salisbury to the President on behalf of the American people. Said Sir Ronald: "As the King's Ambassador in America I have often been impressed by the feelings of affectionate respect which His Majesty's personal qualities have inspired widely in America and which were so noticeable when...
...Varsity golfers will be shooting for their third victory of the season when they too off against Brown tomorrow afternoon at the Unicorn Country Club in Stoncham, and the Freshman tennis team, undefeated in two starts, meets Exeter, also unbeaten, on the New Hampshire school's courts...