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How the Occult Gave Birth to Science

Dale Markowitz

28 November 2024

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Magic and the occult have had a surprising influence on the development of modern science. Many early scientists believed in witches and unicorns, and their fascination with these arcane ideas helped drive their scientific pursuits.

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