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Astronomers have long believed that pulsars are produced by stellar explosions. Until now, though, no pulsar had been observed so soon after its birth. The first pulsar was discovered in 1967, its radio signals so regular that they were suspected of coming from an alien civilization. Several hundred pulsars have since been found...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Cosmic Birth: First look at a young pulsar | 2/20/1989 | See Source »

...Philadelphia department-store clerk, Bundy claimed he spent his early years with a deranged grandfather who assaulted people, tormented animals and had an insatiable appetite for pornography. Bundy talked of being appalled after his first murder. "It was like being possessed by something so awful, so alien," he said. "But then the impulse to do it again would come back even stronger...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: I Deserve Punishment: Ted Bundy | 2/6/1989 | See Source »

...probably the only actor who can claim to have portrayed a cartoon character, a real-life character, and an alien," said Dwyang, noting that Williams' alternation between technical diligence and impulsive individualism were once described by Time Magazine as "Juliard and wackiness...

Author: By Alison D. Morantz, | Title: Pudding Honors Turner, Williams | 2/1/1989 | See Source »

...STEPMOTHER IS AN ALIEN. Kim Basinger is an unlikely E.T. and Dan Aykroyd the earthling who humanizes her in a clever fable -- sweet and light enough for the kids, sexy and suspenseful enough for adults...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Critics' Choice: Jan. 16, 1989 | 1/16/1989 | See Source »

...STEPMOTHER IS AN ALIEN. Kim Basinger is an unlikely E.T. and Dan Aykroyd the earthling who humanizes her in a clever fable -- sweet and light enough for the kids, sexy and suspenseful enough for mature adults...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Critics' Choice: Jan. 9, 1989 | 1/9/1989 | See Source »

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