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History proves abundantly that pure science, undertaken without regard to applications to human needs, is usually ultimately of direct benefit to mankind.

Irving Langmuir

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Irving Langmuir
Age: 76 †
Born: 1881
Born: January 31
Died: 1957
Died: August 16
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