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    Issac newton was born on January 4, 1643 in Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England. Newtons father (also Issac newton) died (at 36) shortly before he was born,he was a farmer. A little while after his mother was remarried and at the age of three he went to live with his grandmother. Issac was not fond of his stepdad and began to resent his parent at a very young age, it is said his family issues contributed to lifelong insecurity. At the age of 12 he went to study at the kings school…

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    Columbus Day

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    Monday marks Columbus Day for people in the United States, but did you know there was a lunar twist to the famous explorer's journey? On Oct. 12, 1492, Columbus came ashore on an island northeast of Cuba, which he later named San Salvador (Holy Savior). Over the next 10 years Columbus would make three more voyages to the "New World." On his fourth and final voyage, while exploring the coast of Central America, Columbus found himself in dire straits. He left Cádiz, Spain, on May 11, 1502, with…

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    Comparing Frank And Robot

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    Frank and Robot is an emotional story about an elderly man struggling with Alzheimer's disease. The main character Frank has many relationships throughout the story, and you hear of a few others. However the most important relationship to the story is the one between Frank and the Robot that his son Hunter gave him to take care of him when he is away. This relationship with Robot becomes important to Frank over a period of time. Throughout the story Robot helps Frank cope and manage his dementia…

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    Honor means great respect for what you have done especially big accomplishments. Honor is when someone respects you for your accomplishments. Scientist Ernest Rutherford was born on August 30, 1871, in Spring Grove New Zealand. A pioneer of nuclear physics and the first to split the atom in half he was awarded the 1908 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his theory of atomic structure. His father James had little education and struggled to support the large family of 14 but his mother Martha worked…

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    Drones Research Paper

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    ROBOTICS Robotics have been around since the Third Century B.C. of early descriptions of Automata appearing in Lie Zi text of a mechanical engineer named Yan Shi who created a life-size, human-shaped figure f his mechanical handiwork. Due to their abilities to compute many tasks and as artificial intelligence increases. Western civilization, specifically, has been in love and terrified by the idea of human machines. In an unending search of humankind to figure out who we are; A question mostly…

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    There have been many incredible and important discoveries and records made throughout history, and those in the 20th century is no exception. While there have been many important contributions to advance science in the 20th century, the most important contributions have come from Stephen Hawking through his discovery of the idea of the Theory of Everything, his use of the quantum theory, and the creation of Hawking Radiation. Hawking contributed greatly to the scientific field by coming up with…

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    “I am well aware that this surgery is very experimental but you can be assured that my residents wouldn’t recommend it if it wasn’t the safest option” The Chief explained softly. The ever present pitter patter of Seattle rain was descending on Seattle General Hospital as he uttered the last words. “So let me get this straight, you’re going to let a robot-” Mila began before being cut off. At the young age of 16, brain surgery shouldn’t be one of her problems. “Not any robot, a robot that was…

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    Sir Isaac Newton and Archimedes of Syracuse are both very notable physicians and mathematicians. Each had his own achievements and theories; yet, they both made groundbreaking laws and had compelling ideologies. This essay will briefly discuss the lives and achievements of both Newton and Archimedes. We will also compare and contrast the works of both men. On the 25th day of December in the year of our Lord, 1642, Isaac Newton was born in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom of Great…

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    Albert Einstein was one the most important scientists of his time. Mostly because of his discoveries and theories.Two of his theories have caught my attention: the theory of relativity or the theory of gravitation. I have found his works to be entertaining and educational while also being realistic and inspirational. Albert Einstein was a brilliant mind in his time. Well into the 21st century, he still continues to teach and give insight on important matters such as studies on gravity and…

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    The history of writing the hymn «Amazing Grace» Amazing! One can hardly find another word to describe the incredible transformation that occurred in the life of John Newton. Newton was born in London in 1725 His mother died when he was seven years old. Father gave him to learn seamanship when Newton was eleven. At the beginning of Newton was a cabin boy, then became deckhand. Naturally, the boy ran to the ship's way of life, rich blasphemy, drunkenness, immoral behavior. Newton without…

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