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The father of the term 'global warming' dies
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The father of the term 'global warming' dies

Professor Wallace Smith Broecker, Columbia University had correctly predicted the increase in carbon dioxide levels in the air, causing the Earth to warm up.

May 3, 2019
The child genius makes adults admire
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The child genius makes adults admire

They are famous geniuses from a very young age and from childhood they have done things that not many adults can succeed like them.

May 3, 2019
600-year history of close-up glasses
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600-year history of close-up glasses

In the 13th century, Europe had hand-held convex lenses to overcome farsightedness but it was not until 200 years later that glasses for nearsighted people appeared.

May 3, 2019