10 to the minus 15 seconds of fame
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Element 118 has been removed from the periodic table after physicists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory said the 1999 experiment was a mistake. They had thought they had briefly created two new elements, the heaviest ever made. Russians have since produced atoms of element 116.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Minus Triple-A: Nigeria
Article Abstract:
The resignation of Alhaji may have negative economic results,as he had remarkable negotiating abilities and an understanding of western financial institutions. Alhaji's resignation was brought about by recent fuel shortages and price increases.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Minus the goat: Brazil
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Brazilian Pres Itamar Franco finally unveiled his economic recovery plan to the relief of the nation's business figures. It calls for increased revenues and reduced spending, more privatization and stronger tax collection enforcement.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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