jan 1, 1888 - 1888- Democritus
Description:
According to Democritus atoms were miniscule quantities of matter. Democritus hypothesized that atoms cannot be destroyed, differ in size, shape and temperature, are always moving, and are invisible. He believed that there are an infinite number of atoms. This hypothesis was created in 465 BC.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1888
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~ 138 years ago