Word: rectangular
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...visitor ascends the rectangular ramps along the aquarium's walls, he passes the abodes of other amusing creatures: penguins. One species on display in the mock Antarctic environment is the so-called jackass penguin (named for its harsh bray). Proceeding upward, the visitor brushes past a large and almost frightening mural covered with life-size silhouettes of sharks. He joins the youngsters at the children's tidal pool -where they are encouraged to reach in and touch starfish, tiny crabs and harmless sea urchins. Finally, as he approaches the highest level, he walks under an awesome 35-foot...
...envisioned that the courtroom would be something like Boston Music Hall, allowing for many spectators. In fact, it was a scant thirty by forty feet, with stylish wood paneling and an attractive skylight overhead. Two long rectangular tables, to be used by the prosecuting and defense attorneys, sat at right angles to the judge's desk, filling the center of the room. The jurors' plush swivel chairs lined the left wall. The seats against the right wall were for the press. In the back of the room, four rows of pew-like benches were reserved for spectators...