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TIL Roger Babson founded the "Gravity Research Foundation" in 1948 an effort to fight gravity, after the childhood drowning of his sister who couldn't overcome gravity. Post-death it became a foundation for understanding, where notable researchers including Stephen Hawking won their essay prizes.

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