PDAMX#4.3 - Phlogiston? I hardly know her!

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Today we continue our discussion of "Creations of Fire" by Cathy Cobb and Harold Goldwhite with chapter 8, which focuses on the chemistry revolution (and actual revolution) in France during the 18th century. Buckle up people. Disclaimer: All opinions are our own, respectively, and don't represent any institution we may or may not be a part of, respectively.

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Today we continue our discussion of "Creations of Fire" by Cathy Cobb and Harold Goldwhite with chapter 8, which focuses on the chemistry revolution (and actual revolution) in France during the 18th century. Buckle up people. Disclaimer: All...

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