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Ben Crowell

I teach physics at Fullerton College, a community college in Southern California. I have an undergrad degree in math and physics from Berkeley and a PhD in physics from Yale. Back when I was doing research, my field was experimental low-energy nuclear physics.

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67 What was the historical context of the 2nd amendment to the US Constitution? Sep 17 '16
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49 When was drinking water recognized as crucial in marathon running? Mar 4 '19
33 Was World War I a war of liberals against authoritarians? Mar 16 '19
18 Why would Jesus' parents travel to their birthplace for a Roman census? Dec 26 '14
16 Did Truman really believe that Hiroshima was a military base? Oct 13 '17
15 Was the population of Moscow wildly overstated during the Cold War? Jul 31 '16
14 When did formal social dance fall out of favor in the US? Jul 21 '14
13 Did the military industrial complex play a role in LBJ's decision to increase America's involvement in Vietnam? Sep 29 '17
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