Caesar's Last Breath

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The post discusses the fascinating concept of whether we breathe the same atoms that were in Julius Caesar's last breath, presenting a thought experiment on the dispersion of molecules over time. It invites readers to consider how many breaths it would take to inhale an oxygen atom from that historic moment, leading to playful suggestions for a new unit of measurement called 'Caesaur.' Various comments raise points about the scientific accuracy of the claims, with some noting that atom and molecule preservation assumptions may be oversimplified. The dialogue also explores the implications of atmospheric composition in relation to historical figures, posing intriguing questions about molecular dispersion and geographical concentrations.
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