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Tom Holt Quotes: 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?
         

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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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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