Inventor Samuel Pierpont Langley
Science / Inventors
Born in the Boston suburb of Roxbury, Ma., Samuel Langley was one of America's most accomplished scientists. His work as an astronomy, physics, and aeronautics pioneer was highly regarded by the inter continue reading this fact
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Inventor: George Washington Carver
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George Washington Carver, born a slave in 1864 (approximately), contributed significantly to agricultural research. Although he was orphaned as an infant, endured hardship in pursuit of his education, continue reading this fact
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NASA's First Historic Challenge
Science / History
In a time of uncertainty at home and abroad, an American president proposes bold new steps in the exploration of space. He calls for 'longer strides' which 'may hold the key to our future here on Eart continue reading this fact
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