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“Engineering stimulates the mind. Kids get bored easily. They have got to get out and get their hands dirty: make things, dismantle things, fix things. When the schools can offer that, you'll have an engineer for life.”

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Bruce Dickinson

Bruce Dickinson is a renowned British rock singer, lyricist, and music producer. Since the 1980s, he has become an iconic figure in the band Iron Maiden with his unique voice and passionate stage presence. In addition to his musical career, he has ventured into film and literature. more

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