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Donald Johanson, 83
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Clive Cussler (1931-2020)
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David A. Johnston (1949-1980)
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Arthur B. Robinson, 84
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Richard Hamming (1915-1998)
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James E. Keeler (1857-1900)
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Grote Reber (1911-2002)
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Keven Stonewall, 31
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Robert Millikan (1868-1953)
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