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The researchers demonstrated that dark matter particles could separate from other matter while still ultrarelativistic-or extremely hot-and still slow down enough before galaxies began to form.
From Science Daily
At least, that was the case before the order came to shut down the internet.
From BBC
DHS said Wednesday the man fled the traffic stop in his vehicle and crashed into a parked car before fleeing on foot.
Research shows that great white sharks have a hunting tactic called breaching, which involves them rising quickly to hit surface-dwelling prey, such as seals, to shock them before biting them.
From Los Angeles Times
Most primary investment funds create losses in initial years before they can generate gains.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
