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Voltaire and the woman who corrected Newton

Posted on October 10, 2010 by admin

Books- Voltaire and the woman who corrected Newton David Bodanis’ book Passionate Minds relates to one of the most fascinating stories about Voltaire. It concerns his relationship with a woman who until recently had disappeared from history- Emilie du Chatelet, … Continue reading →

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An Account of the Origins of Lamar Colorado

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Guest Submission

Back in the late 1880s the west was expanding and land dealers were looking for ways to make some money. Land speculation was the big game in town, when there was a town. Where there wasn’t a town they just … Continue reading →

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