Greek column
Fluted column used in many of their buildings, and copied throughout the world today.
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Science and Technology
golden age
A time in a culture of high achievement in arts, literature, and science. Generally occurs in times of peace.
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genetic engineering
The process of altering life forms by manipulating their genetic structure.
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fundamental
Affecting the underlying principles or structure of something.
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Ford, Henry
(1863-1947) American Industrialist. Ford is best know for his innovations in the auto manufacturing industry. His company was the first to use an assembly line for production.
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Fleming, Alexander
(1881-1955) English scientist who, in 1928, observed that a mold called Penicillium killed germs. This discovery resulted in the development of antibiotics, which attack or weaken bacteria that cause many diseases. Antibiotics were not widely used until the 1940s.
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fertilizers
A substance spread onto soil to increase its ability to support crops. Fertilizers include organic materials, such as manure, but can also be man made chemicals such as nitrates.
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factory
A central location where goods are manufactured on a large scale.
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engineer
A person who plans and creates mechanic structures for a variety of uses.
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Einstein, Albert
(1879-1955) American scientist best known for his theory of relativity.
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