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'Hidden Figures' No More: Meet The Black Women Who Helped Send America To Space

'Hidden Figures' No More: Meet The Black Women Who Helped Send America To Space | Box of delight | Scoop.it
On Feb. 20, 1962, John Glenn blasted off into space and became the first American to orbit Earth. Behind the scenes, thousands of engineers and mathematicians worked tirelessly to make NASA's Friendship 7 mission a success. Historical photos show them as white men in crisp white shirts and ties — but we now know there's more to that picture.
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Long Hours, Crowded Houses, Death by Trolley: America in 1915

Long Hours, Crowded Houses, Death by Trolley: America in 1915 | Box of delight | Scoop.it
Bad news: No antibiotics. Good news: Streetcars, everywhere!
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