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Weissmann

German scientist mentioned in Challenger's research.

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First appearance: iii he is a perfectly impossible person

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PGProfessor G. E…MCMcArdleJCJimmy ColverWIWild IndiansPSProfessor Summ…WEWeissmann

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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