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In 1952, the iconic physicist Albert Einstein was formally offered an unbelievable career change, which he politely turned down.

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In 1952, the iconic physicist Albert Einstein was formally offered an unbelievable career change, which he politely turned down.

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In 1952, the iconic physicist Albert Einstein was formally offered an unbelievable career change, which he politely turned down.
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