technology
A society's practical knowledge, especially with reference to its material culture and modes of production.
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Science and Technology
surgery
The medical treatment of a body which involves cutting open to perform various manipulations.
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Sputnik
Soviet satellite put into orbit around Earth in 1957. It was the first man made satellite put into orbit.
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spinning jenny
A device used to make thread.
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Space Shuttle
A reusable space vehicle built by the United States.
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Space Race
Term given to the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War to advance their space programs.
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Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.)
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) Formed in 1922 from most of the former Russian Empire. The Soviet Union was controlled by the Communist Party headquarter in Moscow, Russia. The Soviet Union was a world superpower along with the United States, and was one of the two major antagonist during the Cold War.
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smallpox
A highly contagious disease. Symptoms include high fever and scar-producing blisters. It can be fatal.
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Sistine Chapel
A Catholic church in Vatican City, Italy. Its ceiling was painted by the Renaissance artist Michelangelo.
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seed drill
Machine designed by Jethro Tull which mechanically planted seeds.
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