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“There should be no boundaries to human endeavor. (...) However bad life may seem (...) While there’s life, there is hope.”

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Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking was a renowned British theoretical physicist known for his contributions to the fields of black hole theory and cosmology. Born on January 8, 1942, he overcame the challenges of ALS to become a global icon of science and perseverance. more

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