If you"ve ever been the least bit curious about how computers work, this week is for you. December 9 marks the start of Computer Science Education Week, an annual program that uses the Hour of Code as one way to inspire K-12 students to take an interest in computer science and to level the playing field in an industry that can seem intimidating to some. The Hour of Code is exactly what it sounds like: Students and adults alike are invited to set aside 60 minutes to try out one of the many Hour of Code tutorials—offered in 45 languages—for a brief introduction to coding. Organizers believe every single student should have the opportunity to learn computer science, as it nurtures creativity and encourages problem solving. We concur. And we highly recommend the Minecraft tutorials as a starting place. Happy coding, friends!
Let s crack the code
Today in History
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Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil
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Brown-throated three-toed sloth in cecropia tree, Costa Rica
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We did not invent this, honest
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Feeling chic on Fashion Week
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Embracing the cold
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Celebrating World Water Day
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Happy Father s Day
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National Take the Stairs Day
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Falling for Rioja
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Tasmans Arch, Tasmania, Australia
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The borrowed days are here
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The Colosseum of Rome, Italy
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Green is the new black
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Feast of the Donkey
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Beethoven s 250th
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When Death Valley blew its top
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Black History Month
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Unearthing a queen s lost tale
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Denali National Park
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Reflections of the night sky
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Over and under the delta
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Prasat Phanom Rung temple ruins, Thailand
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International Day for Monuments and Sites
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Put your flippers in the air…
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Easter
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A history of Vinland
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Castle Frankenstein in Darmstadt, Germany
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Diwali
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Poinsettia Day
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A fair that s star-studded