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Measurement History, Anecdotes, and Humor
Historical Anecdotes and Measurement Humor



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Historical Anecdotes and Measurement Humor
Here are a few resources that can start an interesting classroom discussion about measurement.
Institute of Physics Cartoon
Past Notable Women of Computing & Mathematics
Mount Everest tops itself
Mars Probe Downed by Units


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