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These things were proposed to contain outward-flowing layers called simulacra by a Roman thinker who described their downward motion being interrupted by random deflection. (10[1])Lucretius’ De rerum natura (10[1]-5[1])claims free will is caused by the “swerve” (10[1])of these things. The so-called “laughing philosopher” is best known for his theory of these things, which Leucippus contrasted with the void existing between them. Democritus (10[2])theorized (10[1])that the universe is made of these things, (10[1])which are named for the word for “uncuttable.” (10[2])For 10 points, Greek philosophy conceptualized what smallest units of matter that today name structures containing protons and neutrons? ■END■

ANSWER: atoms [accept atomos or atomon; accept eidolon; accept atomism]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Sam AlahiIllinois AWashU B2310
Maya KvaratskheliaNotre Dame APurdue B2710
Ezra SantosChicago ANotre Dame B27-5
David MathewPurdue APurdue C3510
Azura GollamudiNorthwestern BIllinois D6110
Danielle WebbSIUEIowa A6110
Kennedy GallaherNotre Dame BChicago A6210
Emmett ChoChicago BIllinois B7010
Jack PirosIllinois CWashU A7810
Trenton BurgessIndianaIowa B7810

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