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Linus Pauling Biography
Chemist
Winner of the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 1954, Linus Pauling is considered one of the greatest chemists of the 20th century. He's also the only person ever to win two unshared Nobel Prizes: as an outspoken activist against nuclear testing, he won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1962. After 1970 his fame -- and controversial reputation -- centered on his insistence that Vitamin C had the power to fight cancer and the common cold.
Other scientist/activists include Noam Chomsky and Bertrand Russell.
Blog posts mentioning Linus Pauling:
Four Good Links
Linus Pauling: The Last Interview
Text of a 1994 interview about nuclear war, cancer and vitamin C
The Linus Pauling Papers
Swell collection of lectures and other materials, plus a bio and timeline
The Dark Side of Linus Pauling's Legacy
Attack on Pauling's controversial Vitamin C advocacy
Linus Pauling: A Centenary Exhibit
Excellent life overview from his proud alma mater, Oregon State University
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Vitamin C advocate and two-time winner of the Nobel Prize