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After about 1940, scientists generally stopped looking for elements in nature. Instead, they had to
After about 1940, scientists generally stopped looking for elements in nature. Instead, they had to
After about 1940, scientists generally stopped looking for elements in nature. Instead, they had to
After about 1940, scientists generally stopped looking for elements in nature. Instead, they had to
After about 1940, scientists generally stopped looking for elements in nature. Instead, they had to
After about 1940, scientists generally stopped looking for elements in nature. Instead, they had to
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