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“I am well aware of the disagreeable effect produced on the majority of humanity, by whatever relates, even at the slightest degree to calculations or mathematical reasonings.”

Quote by Hiram Maxim

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Hiram Maxim was a British inventor and engineer renowned for his pivotal role in the development of the Maxim gun, a recoilless firearm that transformed modern warfare. Born on February 5, 1840, in London, England, he passed away on November 24, 1916. more

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