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“In general, the bigger a mountain the older it is. The biggest mountains were built before any others, because when they were built there was incomparably more flammable material within the Earth. Over the many thousands of years that have passed, the quantity of flammable material has doubtless decreased.”

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Mikhail Lomonosov
Mikhail Lomonosov

Mikhail Lomonosov was a prominent Russian writer, scientist, and educator. Born on November 19, 1711, and died on April 15, 1765, he is renowned for his exceptional contributions to literature, science, and education. He is considered one of the founders of Russian science and culture. more

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