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New in the Edited Guide: Euphemia Lofton Haynes - Mathematician and Educator
Euphemia Lofton Haynes earned an important place in the history of mathematics by becoming the first African-American woman to be awarded a PhD in Mathematics.
Author: SashaQ
New in the Edited Guide: Anti-Tank Weapons
Ever since the invention of the tank, various weapons have been used to destroy or neutralise them.
Author: Bluebottle
Topical: Towel Day
Towel Day takes place on 25 May each year in honour of the life and work of Douglas Adams.
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- Anti-Tank Weapons6th October 2024
- 'Now and Then' - the Final Beatles Song8th June 2024
- Euphemia Lofton Haynes - Mathematician and Educator19th May 2024
- h2g2 Merchandise - On Sale Now!27th April 2024
- Smoky: Yorkshire Terrier War Heroine27th April 2024
- Flapjacks - a Guide9th April 2024
- 'From the Earth to the Moon' and 'Around the Moon' - the Novels by Jules Verne5th August 2024
- The Tank Museum, Dorset, UK17th March 2024
- Harold and Maude: From Flop to Cult Classic17th March 2024
- Lancaster Bomber ED6034th March 2024
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- A88057191 - 'Cabin Pressure' - the Radio Comedy 4 Days Ago
- A88054590 - 'Mansfield Park' - a Novel by Jane Austen Aug 17, 2024
- A88040063 - Neolassicistic Art - Mass Market and Industrialisation May 23, 2024
- A88040072 - Neoclassicistic Architecture - Back to the Basics May 23, 2024
- A88048849 - Gulls - a Beginner's Guide to Identification Apr 27, 2024
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