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Banging Quote by Tom Holt

“After all, what else is scientific enquiry of any sort other than a controlled version of banging one's head against the universe until something gives?” quote by Tom Holt — Download Open image

“After all, what else is scientific enquiry of any sort other than a controlled version of banging one's head against the universe until something gives?”

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