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The Rocket

Learn the explosive history of the rocket, from its origin in ancient China, to its use as a weapon of war, to how adding hydrogen allowed it to carry astronauts all the way to the moon.

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The Robot

Check out the history of robots and learn how they are becoming a part of everyday life.

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