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The Word "Scientist": Born As A Sexist Joke, Now A Symbol Of Genius

The term scientist 1st appeared in a review of Mary Somerville’s book which was one of the earliest examples of popular science literature, & prompted a playful and sexist comment by the polymath William Whewell.

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