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document.write( "The formula V = \"4%2F3\"pr3 can\r\n" );
document.write( "be proved using integral calculus.  If you study calculus you will\r\n" );
document.write( "probably find that in your calculus book.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The first man to learn this formula was Archimedes.  Go here and learn about\r\n" );
document.write( "the first man to discover this formula, and lots of interesting things about\r\n" );
document.write( "him and the smart things he did.  At the bottom of each page you will see\r\n" );
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document.write( "Be sure to click \"next\" at the bottom of each page to see the next interesting\r\n" );
document.write( "thing about Archimedes, and this formula in particular. The site is:\r\n" );
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document.write( "http://physics.weber.edu/carroll/Archimedes/method1.htm\r\n" );
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