What could two greased bowls fitted together possibly demonstrate? What lost city was found in the jungle of Peru? Which Noble Prize winning couple called their crystals "magical blue glow-worms"? Explore the origins behind some of the most important scientific discoveries as well as the everyday inventions, events, and people that have shaped our lives.
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