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Quite likely the twentieth century is destined to see the natural forces which will enable us to fly from continent to c
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"Quite likely the twentieth century is destined to see the natural forces which will enable us to fly from continent to continent with a speed far exceeding that of a bird"

- Simon Newcomb

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Simon Newcomb between March 12, 1835 and July 11, 1909. He/she was a famous Mathematician from Canada. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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