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    books Asimov's 1980 review of 1984 called Orwell scientifically ignorant Ellsworth Toohey
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    Science Sally Ride flew to space 43 years ago today. She still has the best astronaut name. Séamus Bellamy
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    tech culture Meta lays off thousands, monitors workers, increases the snack budget Jason Weisberger
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    Science The doctor who proved handwashing saves lives was locked in an asylum for it Ellsworth Toohey

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