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TIL that J. Robert Oppenheimer, the renowned physicist often credited as the "father of the atomic bomb," had a lesser-known passion for poetry. Despite his significant contributions to science, Oppenheimer also dabbled in writing and enjoyed immersing himself in the world of literature and verse.

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