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Robert Boyle, Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist (born 1627)
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Robert Boyle
Anglo-Irish scientist (1627–1691)
Robert Boyle was an Anglo-Irish natural philosopher, chemist, physicist, alchemist and inventor. Boyle is largely regarded today as the first modern chemist, and therefore one of the founders of modern chemistry, and one of the pioneers of modern experimental scientific method.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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December 31 is the 365th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It is known by a collection of names including: Saint Sylvester's Day, New Year's Eve or Old Year's Day/Night, as the following day is New Year's Day. It is the last day of the year; the following day is January…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)