Sam Kean

Sam Kean

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Sam Kean is an American science writer and author known for explaining scientific discoveries through narrative storytelling. He is the author of bestselling books including The Disappearing Spoon, The Violinist’s Thumb, Caesar’s Last Breath, The Dueling Neurosurgeons, Dinner with King Tut, and The Icepick Surgeon.

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