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A computer database is a useful way of saving a lot of information.
It is very useful when you want to store the same sort of information about a lot of different people or things.

Use a computer database to record information about famous people. The example below shows a 'record' from such a database showing facts about Thomas Edison.

You could use the same 'fields' (name, where born etc.) or use your own headings for your database.


Famous Lives database
Name Thomas Edison
year born 1847
year died 1931
Where born Ohio, U.S.A.
Reason for fame He invented the lightbulb and the phonograph.
other interesting facts He also invented a generating system to supply electricity to a town.
His teacher thought he was 'backward' and slightly mad because of all his original ideas.
His first job was selling newspapers when he was 12 years old.


If your computer database program will allow it, you could also include a picture of each famous person.


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