18h 46min, may 24, 340 y BC - Democritus
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Greek philosopher, he lived in Thrace Greece, born 460 BCE, died 370 BCE. He was a main contributor to the atomic theory of the universe. “Father of Modern Science” He came up with the idea that all things are composed of tiny atoms. He came up with this after learning from his teacher, Leucippus about particles.
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18h 46min, may 24, 340 y BC
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