Warren M. Washington, a scientist who helped invent one of the first computer models of the earth’s atmosphere, paving the way to accurately measure human-induced climate change, died on Oct. 18 at his home in Denver. He was 88.
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Pretty cool about him inventing color film.
Let's put magnets on his corpse so we can generate power as he turns in his grave!
He woke up today, saw the election results and was like "Nope, ain't worth it no mo" and promptly shuffled off his mortal coil.
Honestly, can't blame him. Take me with you!
Died in October.