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The opposite of every great idea is another great idea.

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Niels Bohr
Age: 77 †
Born: 1885
Born: October 7
Died: 1962
Died: November 18
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Nuclear Physicist
Philosopher Of Science
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University Teacher
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Niels Henrik David Bohr
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