by Erin Blakemore National Geographic What do Liberia, Myanmar, and the United States have in common? They use imperial measurements—feet, pounds, and miles—instead of meters, grams, and kilometers. Critics call this shameful. The truth however, is more complicated: Though imperial units are commonly used in the U.S., the metric system is actually the …
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Raised On Radio: Rush Makes A Statement
by Kevin Burton The Band Rush made a musical comment on the state of radio in 1980’s “The Spirit of Radio.” It took me more than 40 years to get wind of it. Though they made reference to the lyrics of two of my heroes, Simon and Garfunkel, in the song, they didn’t …
Drone Helps Save Life Of Swedish Man
by Kevin Burton Health care systems worldwide use drone technology to overcome physical and other barriers in an effort to save lives. The technology was crucial for a Swedish man late last year, as reported by the BBC. “An autonomous drone has helped to save the life of a 71-year-old man who …
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