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When it comes to atoms, language can be used only as in poetry.

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Niels Bohr
Age: 77 †
Born: 1885
Born: October 7
Died: 1962
Died: November 18
Association Football Player
Chemist
Nuclear Physicist
Philosopher Of Science
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University Teacher
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Niels Henrik David Bohr
Nicholas Baker
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