A week before the race, Teofilo was reported to be exercising impressively, reviving speculation about a Triple Crown challenge.
Mr. Gorbachev's visit has also revived official speculation about a new overture aimed at reducing conventional weapons in Europe.
His death was certain to revive speculation on Mr. Mugabe's health.
The survey helped revive speculation that the Bundesbank would need to cut interest rates to stimulate the German economy.
The bitter battling has revived speculation - never far from the surface in Albany - that the governor may attempt a coup in the Assembly.
Yet the perception of a vacuum of power has revived speculation about the political aspirations of the military.
The Rangers have had their own problems, going 2-7-4 in their last 13 games and reviving speculation about Coach Colin Campbell's job security.
The flurry of investigations has also revived speculation about the death of Joao Goulart, who was president when the military seized power here in 1964.
And that has revived speculation that he might break with his party once more and endorse President Clinton in November.
And it would revive speculation of a wave of airline mergers.