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In the 1840s, Ada Lovelace wrote the world’s first machine algorithm for an early computer that existed only on paper.
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All 50 States, Ranked by the Median Age of Their Residents
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How Much Does Earth Cost?
Earth may be the most precious place we have, but it isn't priceless. We know because one scientist did the math.
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6 Famous Scientists and Inventors Who Struggled With Math
Some of the world's greatest scientists have struggled with math—just like the rest of us.
2023-08-30 04:25
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The Reason Gas Stations Charge 9/10 of a Cent
The unusual fractional price you see at gas stations has roots in the Great Depression, but marketing is to blame, too.
2023-06-13 00:56
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Alice Braga is eager to star in I Am Legend sequel
Alice Braga would not hesitate to join the cast of the sequel to 'I Am Legend'.
2023-05-15 19:55