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    It's Okay to Be Smart
            What Are The Most Important Science Images Ever?
                
                    
                        
                            Season 2
                        
                    
                    
                        
                            Episode 21
                        
                    
                
            
            
            Science isn't always a visual medium, but I think it's most important moments have often been captured in photos and illustrations. I picked out some of my favorite science images from history.
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