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Facts are the air of scientists. Without them you can never fly.

Linus Pauling

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Linus Pauling
Age: 93 †
Born: 1901
Born: February 28
Died: 1994
Died: August 19
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Men will gather knowledge no matter what the consequences. Science will go on whether we are pessimistic or optimistic, as I am. More interesting discoveries than we can imagine will be made, and I am awaiting them, full of curiosity and enthusiasm.
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