A very interesting post by Lubos Mott

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i think his last name is Motl.
 
rbj said:
i think his last name is Motl.

Yes, of course. My bad. :redface:
 
rbj said:
i think his last name is Motl.

Yes, of course. My bad. :redface:
Unfortunately I can't edit the title.
 

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