My parents didn't know much science; in fact, they didn't know science at all. But they could recognize a science book when they saw it, and they spent a lot of time at bookstores, combing the remainder tables for science books to buy for me. I had one of the biggest libraries of any kid in school, built on books that cost 50 cents or a dollar.
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I study the universe. It's the second oldest profession. People have been looking up for a long timNeil deGrasse Tyson:
I've spent quality time in the aerospace community, with my service on two presidential commissionsNeil deGrasse Tyson:
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The universe is hilarious! Like, Venus is 900 degrees. I could tell you it melts lead. But that's nNeil deGrasse Tyson:
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If you want a nation to have space exploration ambitions, you've got to send humans.Neil deGrasse Tyson:
Space enthusiasts are the most susceptible demographic to delusion that I have ever seen.Neil deGrasse Tyson:
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