Pterodactyl replica rebounds as museum star after flight
In a Washington museum, the giant pterodactyl replica once dived into the ground during its only public flight, yet it now headlines a gallery near icons like the Wright Brothers plane and Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis. After 21 private flights for a film, it gains fame as a symbol of aviation resilience.
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Washington
National Air and Space Museum
Rita Cipalla
Andrews ‘Air Force Base
Wright Brothers
Charles Lindbergh
Scientists tout roach warfare advances in Florida report
In Orlando entomologists claim new anti roach technologies improve control over cockroaches. Dr Phillip Koehler of Florida and USDA detail a kid safe bait device and a birth control spray developed with Carl Djerassi involvement. The emphasis remains on control rather than eradication.
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Orlando
Fla
Phillip Koehler
University of Florida
Koehler
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Miami
Jacksonville
Washington D.C
Carl Djerassi
Company saves Taconite Harbor residents from eviction
Erie Mining Co subsidiary Eric Mining told about 60 residents at Schroeder town hall that Oct. 1 eviction would not occur and a detailed economic study would be conducted. Residents voiced cautious optimism while organizers said the reprieve gives time to reassess options.
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Schroeder, Minn
Taconite Harbor
Lake Superior
Cheryl Erickson
Save the Taconite Homes Committee
Erie Mining Co
George Lerick
LTV
Helen Ojanen
Erie
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Caulk
Black Decker
Orbital Sander
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