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The Role of Dice in the Emergence of the Probability Calculus

open access: yesInternational Statistical Review, EarlyView.
Summary The early development of the probability calculus was clearly influenced by the roll of dice. However, while dice have been cast since time immemorial, documented calculations on the frequency of various dice throws date back only to the mid‐13th century.
David R. Bellhouse, Christian Genest
wiley   +1 more source

“Queens of Ghost‐Land” 134 Years Later: Un‐Masking an Appalachian Witchcraft Accuser

open access: yesThe Journal of American Culture, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In 1891, newspapers across America printed a story about witches in the Appalachian Mountains and the alleged powers they possessed to control their small farming community. The article was scathing in accusation and ultimately contributed to continued othering of the women profiled, increasing their visible vulnerabilities of class, gender ...
Aíne Norris
wiley   +1 more source

Re-imagining Global Health: perspectives from the next generation in the Pacific region. [PDF]

open access: yesLancet Reg Health West Pac
Boladuadua S   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Using places of worship to recruit and retain couples for the 'Diabetes Together' intervention. [PDF]

open access: yesAfr J Prim Health Care Fam Med
Pinto C   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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