The black hole formed as a result of fallback of ejecta onto the neutron star initially created by the supernova explosion.

It is a widely accepted idea that archaic Greek elites consisted of ‘aristocrats’ who ruled by hereditary right and enjoyed a life of leisure thanks to their riches. It is said that in the archaic age only these ‘aristocrats’ possessed full citizenship-rights, allowing them to rule their cities. Their leading position was jealously guarded by means of a gentilician social structure, until the lower social ranks, the dēmos, challenged their right to control every political office and the whole process of decision-making.

Is my son here, Clarence? asked Roger Oakley. Nope. The whistle ain't blowed yet.

Muster up the men in the barracks at 0600, the lieutenant said to his sergeant.