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a)Sister Elizabeth Kenny discovered an effective treatment for polio, but it was ignored by the medical establishment for 30 years.
b)Engineers tried to stop the Challenger launch because of concerns that the o-rings might fail in the cold temperatures. They were ignored.
c)Dr. Semmelweis discovered why thousands of women who gave birth at hospitals were dying and a simple way to stop the deaths. His colleagues ignored his discovery and thousands of women continued to die.
d)How a simple design mistake led to 114 deaths when a walkway collapsed at the Kansas City Regency Hotel.
Questions are included at the end of each chapter to test the reader’s understanding of each concept.
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Discover the untold stories of unsung heroes like Sister Elizabeth Kenny and Dr. Semmelweis, whose groundbreaking discoveries were initially ignored by the establishment. Learn how simple thinking errors can have catastrophic consequences, and equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions in the world of mathematics and science. With thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter, you can enhance your understanding and test your mastery of these essential concepts.
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