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The Nobel Prize: Paul Ehrlich Nobel Lecture: Partical Cell Functions
At this site from the Nobel e-Museum you can download and read Paul Ehrlich' Nobel Lecture, "Partial cell functions," originally given December 11, 1908. The lecture is available in PDF format.
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Ibiblio: Mussolini's War Statement
This Ibiblio.org site contains the text to Mussolini's war statement to the world on December 11, 1941.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Hector Berlioz
Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Romantic composer Hector Berlioz, born on December 11, 1803.
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Cnn: Toys to Tackle Climate Change: A Young Inventor Wants to Inspire Kids
This article profiles a young woman named Ann Makosinski who has been hailed as a 'child prodigy' for her toy inventions that use renewable energy. She earlier invented, for example, a flashlight that is powered by heat from the hand and...
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Dogo News: Hour of Code Is Designed to Inspire Kids From 4 to 104!
From December 5-11, millions of kids in over 180 countries will take the Hour of Code challenge. The annual initiative, which coincides with Computer Science week, is organized by Seattle-based non-profit Code.org to demystify the world...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pope Leo X
Pope Leo X, born Giovanni de' Medici (December 11, 1475 - December 1, 1521) was Pope from 1513 to his death. He was the last non-priest to be elected Pope. He is known primarily for the sale of indulgences to reconstruct St. Peter's...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Calixto Garcia
Calixto Garcia e Iniguez (August 4, 1839 - December 11, 1898) was a general in three Cuban uprisings, part of the Cuban War of Independence: Ten Years' War, the Little War and the War of 1895.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hiram Paulding
Hiram Paulding (December 11, 1797 - October 20, 1878) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, who served from the War of 1812 until after the Civil War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Ii of England
James II of England and Ireland, James VII of Scotland (14 October 1633 - 16 September 1701) was King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 6 February 1685. He was the last Catholic monarch to reign over the Kingdoms of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bayard Taylor
Bayard Taylor (James) (January 11, 1825 - December 19, 1878) was an American poet, literary critic, translator, and travel author. In 1844-46 he made a tour on foot in Europe, of which he published (1846) an account in Views Afoot. In...