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Mathematician Dr. Gladys West was inducted into the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame during a ceremony in her honor at the Pentagon, Dec. 6, 2018. GPS (Global Positioning System); computing; women in STEM.

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Unusual Counting Systems

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The World Science Festival’s Pioneers in Science

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Is Zero an Even or an Odd Number?

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10 Common Questions Kids Have About School, Life, and Being a Student

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Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration

Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy. Giant amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. (ancient architecture; architectural ruins)

New Seven Wonders of the World

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How Did the Sperm Whale Get Its Name?

Ahura Mazda - relief of the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda at the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Iran. Also known as Ormazd Zoroastrianism,

Which Religion Is the Oldest?

African Americans demonstrating for voting rights in front of the White House as police and others watch, March 12, 1965. One sign reads, "We demand the right to vote everywhere." Voting Rights Act, civil rights.

Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement

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What Is the Most Widely Practiced Religion in the World?

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Nostradamus and His Prophecies

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Malaysia Edition: Flag outcry mars Xi’s visit | Johor teachers get Stem training in Singapore • Apr. 23, 2025, 9:47 AM ET (Straits Times)

Johor teachers ‘back to school’ in Singapore as project to improve Stem teaching in state takes off • Apr. 19, 2025, 5:23 AM ET (Straits Times)

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Mathematician Dr. Gladys West was inducted into the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame during a ceremony in her honor at the Pentagon, Dec. 6, 2018. GPS (Global Positioning System); computing; women in STEM.

5 Incredible Women in STEM You Need to Know