“Construction of an aerial vehicle which can carry even a single man . . . requires the discovery of some new metal or force. Even with such a discovery, we could not expect one to do more than carry its owner.”
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Simon Newcomb
Simon Newcomb, an American astronomer born on March 12, 1835, and died on July 11, 1909, is renowned for his contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics, particularly in astronomical measurements and celestial mechanics. His work has had a profound impact on modern astronomy and navigation. more
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