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I made use of the college library by borrowing books other than scientific books, such as all of the plays by George Bernard Shaw, the writing of Edgar Allan Poe. The college library helped me to develop a broader aspect on life.

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Linus Pauling
Age: 93 †
Born: 1901
Born: February 28
Died: 1994
Died: August 19
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