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“Unfortunately, a lot of the concepts in the Bible are based on ancient mythology that doesn't fit the findings of science.”

Quote by Clyde Tombaugh

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Clyde W. Tombaugh was an American astronomer best known for his discovery of Pluto. Born on February 4, 1906, and passing away on January 17, 1997, Tombaugh worked at the Lowell Observatory. His discovery of Pluto in 1930 was a significant milestone in 20th-century astronomy. more

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