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“[When questioned on his longevity] First of all, I selected my ancestors very wisely. ... They were long-lived, healthy people. Then, as a chemist, I know how to eat, how to exercise, keep my blood circulating. ... I don't worry. I don't get angry at people. I don't worry about things I can't help. I do what I can to make the world a better place to live, but I don't complain if things aren't right. As a scientist I take the world as I find it.”

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Joel Henry Hildebrand
Joel Henry Hildebrand

Joel Henry Hildebrand was an outstanding chemist known for his contributions to physical chemistry. He was born on November 16, 1881, and passed away on April 30, 1983. Hildebrand's work in electrochemistry and solution chemistry had a profound impact on the field of chemistry. more

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