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My Great-Great-Aunt Discovered Francium. And It Killed Her.

My Great-Great-Aunt Discovered Francium. And It Killed Her.
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"This story by Veronique Greenwood, about how her great-great-aunt discovered the element francium, is a story that starts off as a tale of tragic heroism but emerges as something far more surprising: It is a salve for our tendency to romanticise self-sacrifice without considering what that sacrifice means. It’s all of that, plus assured writing, and perfect structure."

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