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The Universe Is Almost Like A Huge Magic Trick And Scientists Are Trying To Figure Out How It Does What It Does.
-Martin Gardner
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The Universe Is Almost Like
Martin Gardner
The Universe Is Almost Like A Huge Magic Trick And Scientists Are Trying To Figure Out How It Does What It Does.
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