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Radiolab
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Paul Air Dish
Paul air dish's life was marked by tragedy and isolation. Born in Budapest in 1913, he lost his two sisters to scarlet fever on the day he was born. His mother, plagued by fear, kept him sheltered for the first 10 years of his life. Additionally, his father was captured and imprisoned for six years. Despite these challenges, Paul taught himself to read by studying math books. This is a story of resilience and self-education.
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