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The site was officially opened on 2 May 1959 and at its peak provided employment for hundreds of people.

From BBC

For years, they pumped the putrid fluids deep into the ground—and triggered hundreds of earthquakes, some with a magnitude of over 5.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some employ just a handful of individuals to help with estate planning and investing, while others have dozens or hundreds of employees.

From The Wall Street Journal

Butyagin's expedition has uncovered hundreds of ancient coins at the site, some from Alexander the Great's period in the 4th Century BC.

From BBC

Triggered by a rare cyclone in November, the deluge killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across the island of Sumatra.

From BBC