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“Lightning seems a thought, which instead of being attached to a brain, is attached to an electric current.”

Quote by Camille Flammarion

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Camille Flammarion

French astronomer born on February 26, 1842, and died on June 3, 1925. Camille Flammarion is known for his research and popularization of astronomy, particularly in the observation of stars and planets. His extensive writings have made significant contributions to the public understanding of astronomy. more

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