Science & Technology

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   Where Did The Word”Pi” Come From?

   Where is the word pi from? Pi is the Latin name of the sixteenth Greek letter, π. (Mathematic notation borrows from a multitude of alphabets and typefaces.) The first recorded use of π as a mathematical symbol comes from the Welsh mathematician William Jones in a 1706 work called Synopsis Palmariorum Matheseos, in which he abbreviated the Greek περιϕέρεια, (meaning “circumference,” or “periphery”) to its first letter: π. What does pi mean in mathematics? The …

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   We Asked: When Have You Been Overwhelmed By An Industry’s Jargon?

   Every industry has its own jargon ... have you ever been overwhelmed with the words and phrases at a new job?
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   The Google Effect And More ‘Rules’ The Internet Created
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   Science Terms That We All Pretend To Know
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   Do Zoologists Pick Animal Names Like “Pink Fairy Armadillo”?
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   Wild Weather Words You Need To Know
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   Hashtags To Help You Get By On Social Media
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   Groundhog Day Or Groundhog’s Day: What’s The Holiday Really Called?

   Every year, February 2 marks Groundhog Day. While the frost is still thick on the ground in some places in the country, spring may be on the way. But why is this holiday not called Groundhogs Day or even Groundhog’s Day? Groundhog Day seems pretty strange … Why is it called Groundhog Day? Well, let’s start with why it’s not called Groundhogs Day, OK? It’s simple really … the …

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   OMG, Deciphering Texting Acronyms FTW
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    Which Came First: Turkey The Bird, Or Turkey The Nation?

    The republic of Turkey (look north of Egypt, east of Greece) isn’t exactly a breeding ground for the bird that Americans associate with Thanksgiving. In fact, the turkey is native to North America … so, why do they share the same name? Let’s get the word facts The word turkey has been used to refer to “land occupied by the Turks” since the 1300s and …