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Entries from June 8th, 2009

Can you hit the target?

June 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Content - Math

Talk about an addicting math game!  It’s Primary KRYPTO!   All you have to do is use the four basic operations and the 5 digits provided to hit the target.  There is not just one correct answer- I played several times and while I met the target, only once did my solution match their answer!  If [...]

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Before there was dental floss….

June 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment · animoto, Content - Math

What’s the oldest dental tool?  If you guessed the toothpick, you are correct.  In fact, some groves have been found in prehistoric remains.  While they are mostly made of wood (Maine produces 90% of them), I bet our ancestors never thought their dental tools would be the key construction item in a bridge.  See the [...]

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