“Living in an atmosphere as near noise-free as any on earth, they could hear a soft murmur across a clearing the size of a football field.”

“The researchers think this lessening of friction may occur among the grains in granular flows, such as snow cascading down a mountainside.”

“Williams' one worry is that budget politics may put a crimp in the market down the road, especially if there is a prolonged economic recession.”

“Following 1933, school expenditures again began to increase, and for the first time in the history of Pittsburgh, average daily attendance began to decline.”

“If you fail to assume the responsibility, your business will bust before it booms.”

“The poor jester did not dare to go near anybody else, so he would whisper persuasively in the King's ear.”