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  1. Humans

    From the April 1, 1933, issue

    BEER AND BREAD HAVE BEEN COMPANIONS SINCE PHARAOHS Beer and bread have been companions on man’s tables since the remotest days of antiquity. The pharaohs of Egypt drank beer with their meals, and the kings of the Babylonian city-states maintained great brewing establishments in their palaces and temples, for the pay of their servants and […]

    By Science News
  2. Math

    Celebrating Artful Math

    This year’s “Mathematics Awareness Month” focuses on interactions between mathematics and art. The associated Web pages feature essays, images, and more, all devoted to striking examples of highly creative activities in math and art. Go to: http://mathforum.org/mam/03/

    By Science News
  3. Math

    Fractured Granite and Fractal Prints

    A rectangular slab of polished granite gives an impression of solidity and permanence.