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“Science has produced such powerful weapons that in a war between great powers there would be neither victor nor vanquished. Both would be overwhelmed in destruction.”

Quote by John Boyd Orr

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John Boyd Orr was a renowned Scottish doctor and nutritionist. He is known for his contributions to the field of nutrition, particularly in the study of proteins and vitamins. Dr. Orr's work had a profound impact on the development of global nutrition. more

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