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Word: weight (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...vector equilibriums creates a complex of alternating squares and triangles. Dividing the squares once again, he found he had a symmetrical, twenty-sided globe-shaped skin which could be constructed out of tetrahedrons-the triangle-sided pyramid shape that provides the greatest strength for the least volume (or weight). In a sphere made of such interlocked tetrahedrons, the weight load applied to any point was transmitted widely throughout the structure, producing a phenomenal strength-to-weight ratio. Bucky produced his dome by cutting a hollow sphere in half...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Design: The Dymaxion American | 1/10/1964 | See Source »

...auto designed specifically for Europe's prestigious racing circuit. Ford's new racer is a sleek fastback with a 200-m.p.h. top speed and a 375-h.p. engine that is placed "midships"-in front of the back axle but behind the driver-to achieve the best weight distribution. Ford plans to field a racing team with its new Grand Touring racers, which will be built in a rented London plant, and hopes to have about 100 cars ready for sale to the public by next year (estimated price: $15,000). The Ford racers will make their debut...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Autos: Back & Forth | 1/10/1964 | See Source »

Harvardmen will also compete in the shot put, weight throw, and several relay contests. McCurdy called the freshman relay team "the best in seven or eight years...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Track Squad to Invade Garden in K of C Meet | 1/10/1964 | See Source »

...this year's Harvard team is a good one, too. The Crimson has the strength to build up points in the light-weight classes where Cornell is relatively weak, and hold on in the top weights, where the Big Red is strong. Sophomore Mike King has won the 123-pound spot from undefeated Peter Keeler, and Brian Smith at 130 (1-1) has wrestled well in both his matches. Cornell's team has yet to score a victory below the 137-pound class...

Author: By Donald E. Graham, | Title: Matmen May Topple Big Red Saturday | 1/10/1964 | See Source »

That time the Big Red broke a 14-14 tie with a pin in the last match to win, 19-14. This year sophomore heavy-weight Tack Chace is unbeaten. If it comes to the last match in a tie, Pickett will be happy...

Author: By Donald E. Graham, | Title: Matmen May Topple Big Red Saturday | 1/10/1964 | See Source »

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