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“The Madness Pill” is a vivid and affectionate tribute to a brilliant scientist, though, the author writes, one who “is almost unknown outside of scientific circles.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
"I now feel violated that I have had some unknown person's ashes so close to me," she wrote.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Whether Jefferson had any knowledge or opinion of Hamilton’s fondness for Laurens is unknown.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Kristine Garroway, a longtime member with an archeological background, told The Times last year that the previous mural dated to the 1920s, although its true origin remains unknown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Desserts were rare in the Beje, sticky delights like these unknown.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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Shapses said there are some unknowns about the study.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Instead, he said, it was a reaction to the refund-related unknowns at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
But here are a couple of unknowns to watch.
From Slate ● Jul. 11, 2026
Tournament success requires adaptability to deal with unknowns.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
But such speculation about unknowns is futile, and with the combination of mental and physical exhaustion, I soon fell deeply asleep.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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