Famous Scholars & Educators
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Archimedes: The Mathematician Who Discovered Pi
You can thank this Greek mathematician for your annual Pi Day celebration.
Nobel Prize Winners
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Galileo - Mini Biography
Italian scientist and scholar Galileo's pioneering observations laid the foundation for modern physics and astronomy. He also constructed a telescope and supported the Copernican theory, which supports a sun-centered solar system.
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Anne Sullivan Found 'the Fire of a Purpose' Through Teaching Helen Keller
Keller and her "miracle worker" started out as pupil and teacher, but their relationship blossomed into one of lifelong support.