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“Surely where there's smoke there's fire? No, where there's so much smoke there's smoke.”

Quote by John Archibald Wheeler

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John Archibald Wheeler

John Archibald Wheeler was a renowned theoretical physicist known for his contributions to the fields of general relativity and quantum mechanics. He also conducted significant research in atomic nucleus physics, particle physics, and cosmology, which had a profound impact on the development of modern physics. more

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