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Science, almost from its beginnings, has been truly international in character. National prejudices disappear completely in the scientist's search for truth.
Irving Langmuir
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Irving Langmuir
Age: 76 †
Born: 1881
Born: January 31
Died: 1957
Died: August 16
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