Instead of solving the problem of where to have lunch, why not dig into some historic, cultural, or government data to add layers of meaning and context to our collective experience. We have better and easier access to the historical record than any time before. For example, you can search for the address of a historic building in old newspapers from your desk. Come learn and explore how you can use software and code to better understand the world.

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