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“All attempts at artificial aviation are not only dangerous to human life, but foredoomed to failure from the engineering standpoint.”

Quote by Simon Newcomb

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Simon Newcomb, an American astronomer born on March 12, 1835, and died on July 11, 1909, is renowned for his contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics, particularly in astronomical measurements and celestial mechanics. His work has had a profound impact on modern astronomy and navigation. more

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