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Hawaii played a key role in measuring solar system

By Bob Sigall

~~<p>This week's column concerns me a little because it's about science. It may be too geeky for some, and not geeky enough for
geeks. It's a difficult line to walk, but let's try.</p>
<p>King Kalakaua loved technology. Many in Hawaii know he met with Thomas Edison on his around-the-world travels in 1881, and
brought electricity to Iolani Palace four years before the White House had it.</p>
~~

This week's column concerns me a little because it's about science. It may be too geeky for some, and not geeky enough for geeks. It's a difficult line to walk, but let's try.

King Kalakaua loved technology. Many in Hawaii know he met with Thomas Edison on his around-the-world travels in 1881, and brought electricity to Iolani Palace four years before the White House had it. Login for more...



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