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“Half our virtue arises from our being out of the way of temptation.”

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Thomas Adams (1818-1905) was an outstanding scientist known for his significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in the development of the rubber industry. His breakthrough in rubber vulcanization technology greatly advanced the progress of the rubber industry. more

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