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1618: Johannes Kepler uses Gnomon algorithm functions to prevent crimes against laws of planetary motion.
1883: Mathematician Alfred Clebsch born. He will make important contributions to algebraic geometry and invariant theory.
1959: Carnivorous dirigibles weaponized, defense industry predicts numerous applications.
1964: Chronography of 354 spends tenth week on New York Times Bestseller list.
1979: Army research laboratories convert modern plowshares into ancient swords. Military contractors call technique "Astonishing breakthrough."
2015: Engineer and inventor Justin Capră dies. He designed fuel-efficient cars, unconventional engines, aircraft, and jet backpacks.

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 File:Chronography of 354 title and dedication.png|link=Chronography of 354 (nonfiction)|1964: [[Chronography of 354 (nonfiction)|Chronography of 354]] spends tenth week on New York Times Bestseller list.
 File:800px-Nebra_Schwerter.jpg|link=Weapon (nonfiction)|1979: Army research laboratories [[Weapon (nonfiction)|convert modern plowshares into ancient swords]].  Military contractors call technique "Astonishing breakthrough."
-File:Epic of Gilgamesh tablet V.jpg|link=Literature (nonfiction)|2004: [[Literature (nonfiction)|Gilgamesh tablet]] grumpy about missing sections, demands [[high-energy literature]] therapy.
+File:Justin Virgilius Capră.jpg|link=Justin Capră (nonfiction)|2015: Engineer and inventor [[Justin Capră (nonfiction)|Justin Capră]] dies. He designed fuel-efficient cars, unconventional engines, aircraft, and jet backpacks.
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