The tropical passionflower was named by early Spanish priests in Central and South America. They thought the centre of the blossoms suggested the crucifixion scene on Mount Calvary. A new record for round-the-world commercial air travel was established by a young Japanese woman who flew 18,580 miles in 73 hours 9 minutes; bettering the old mark by more than 16 hours.
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Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 28820, 14 February 1959, Page 11
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