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“To make certain that crime does not pay, the government should take it over and try to run it.”

Quote by J. Norman Collie

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J. Norman Collie

J. Norman Collie was a renowned scientist known for his contributions to the fields of geology and paleontology. Born on September 10, 1859, and passing away on November 1, 1942, Collie's research had a significant impact on the development of geology. more

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