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How one handwritten notebook changed the course of history 📖 #OnThisDay in 1813, Michael Faraday got a job here at the Royal Institution, kick-starting his scientific career and his work in electrochemistry and electromagnetism. Watch the full talk with Judy Wu: youtube.com/watch?v=0kYMUFzylOs
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