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Einstein was a giant. His head was in the clouds, but his feet were on the ground. But those of us who are not that tall have to choose!

Richard P. Feynman

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Richard P. Feynman
Age: 69 †
Born: 1918
Born: May 11
Died: 1988
Died: February 15
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Quantum Physicist
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Far Rockaway
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Richard Phillips Feynman
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