Posted on Jun 22, 2018

Galileo

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On June 22, 1633 Galileo Galilei forced to recant his Copernican views that the Earth orbits the Sun by the Pope (Vatican only admits it was wrong on Oct 31, 1992!).

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Brilliant man, persecuted by the church

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CPL Dave Hoover

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SGT (Join to see) a new read.

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LTC Greg Henning

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SGT (Join to see) Very complex man who changed the course of history!

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