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“If I want a word, I make it. I don't like combustion. It's too quiet. I have some stuff in a state of combustication.”

Quote by Julius Sumner Miller

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Julius Sumner Miller

Julius Sumner Miller was a renowned physicist known for his engaging and informative science lectures. Born on May 17, 1909, and passing away on April 14, 1987, Professor Miller made significant contributions to the popularization of physics through his unique teaching style and passion for the subject. more

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