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Nation Apparently Believed in Science at Some Point
Andy Borowitz , July 21, 2014
MINNEAPOLIS (The Borowitz Report)Historians studying archival photographs from four decades ago have come to the conclusion that the U.S. must have believed in science at some point.
According to the historian Davis Logsdon, who has been sifting through mounds of photographic evidence at the University of Minnesota, the nation apparently once held the view that investing in science and even math could yield accomplishments that would be a source of national pride.
While Logsdon has not developed a complete theory to explain the United States pro-science stance during that era, he attributes some of it to the liberal views of the President at that time, Richard M. Nixon.
Andy Borowitz , July 21, 2014
MINNEAPOLIS (The Borowitz Report)Historians studying archival photographs from four decades ago have come to the conclusion that the U.S. must have believed in science at some point.
According to the historian Davis Logsdon, who has been sifting through mounds of photographic evidence at the University of Minnesota, the nation apparently once held the view that investing in science and even math could yield accomplishments that would be a source of national pride.
While Logsdon has not developed a complete theory to explain the United States pro-science stance during that era, he attributes some of it to the liberal views of the President at that time, Richard M. Nixon.
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Actually, interesting little fact, very little was invested in science and engineering up until...
Humanist_Activist
Aug 2016
#2
No. Chemicals minor effect compared to media / football / teach-to-test / strangling ed. funding.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2016
#5
An empty post & nearly empty title. If you expect move us, you don't have a clue about science. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2016
#25
I'd imagine close to 99% of all American believe national borders exist as well
LanternWaste
Aug 2016
#23
Hydric acid is commonly used as an industrial solvent and is now in most food items
Major Nikon
Aug 2016
#28
I read that a large portion of scientists used to be Republican back in the 60's.
Buckeye_Democrat
Aug 2016
#13
LOL! I'm not sure if that was tongue-in-cheek, but older science fiction...
Buckeye_Democrat
Aug 2016
#17