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1622 - Vincenzo Viviani, Italian mathematician
1827 - Joseph Lister, English surgeon
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Deaths
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An interesting reaction shot from last night's debate:
(via Kobra)
What do you think? Is this what McCain will be remembered for?
(via the Minnesota Independent)