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Episode 31: Difference Engines, Albert II, and the V-2
Episode | June 14th, 2017 | Season 1 | 5 mins 24 secs
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On this day in 1822, Charles Babbage introduced the idea for his Difference Engine, a computational device that he hoped would produce more accurate mathematical tables. Also on this day in 1949, Albert II died after reaching space.
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Episode 14: Able & Miss Baker: The Monkeynauts
Episode | May 28th, 2017 | Season 1 | 5 mins 59 secs
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The first successful flight with two monkeys happened on this day in 1959. Able and Miss Baker were special little creatures, especially Miss Baker. Download episode 14 to hear more about her!