“Before 1939, it was the accepted belief of scientists that it was theoretically possible to release atomic energy. But nobody knew any practical method of doing it. By 1942, however, we knew that the Germans were working feverishly to find… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
“Of course, this kind of speculation was a waste of mental energy, and he knew it. All they could do at that point was watch and wait.” — Christa Faust Copy Share Image