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“Books and minds only work when they're open.”

Quote by James Dewar

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James Dewar, born on September 20, 1842, and died on March 27, 1923, was a renowned chemist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his work in physical chemistry and thermodynamics. Dewar's contributions to the liquefaction of air and his invention of the Dewar flask, a container for storing liquid gases, are widely recognized. more

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