The man in the street is always making this demand for concrete explanation of the things referred to in science; but of necessity he must be disappointed. (Arthur Eddington)

The man in the street is always making this demand for concrete explanation of the things referred to in science; but of necessity he must be disappointed.

Arthur Eddington

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