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Priestley and Cavendish: How their discoveries worked together

Joseph Priestley was born near Leeds, England, in 1733. He wanted to become a minister, yet he had been studying math, astronomy, and chemistry, too! Then he met Ben Franklin. They both happened to be in London at the same time, and Priestley decided to devote his life to science. 

(To be continued... From The Mystery of the Periodic Table)
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  1. Melissa H-KOctober 5, 2018 at 6:56 AM

    Gee, I can't wait to hear more! I didn't know that they knew each other!

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    1. RosieOctober 5, 2018 at 4:19 PM

      John Paul: Wellll they actually only sorta did...

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  2. Meg Hunter-KilmerOctober 5, 2018 at 7:11 AM

    John Paul, did you know that I've been to Leeds? And do you know Bl Nicholas Steno? If not, you should ask mom to look him up for you--you will like him a lot

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    1. RosieOctober 5, 2018 at 4:22 PM

      John Paul: Nicolas is pretty cool!

      (We looked him up)

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