De subtilitate rerum
work by Cardano
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De subtilitate rerum (The Subtlety of Things) is a work by Girolamo Cardano, an Italian physician, mathematician, and astrologer. Published in 1550, it is a collection of physical experiments and inventions, interspersed with anecdotes. Cardano's book covers a wide range of topics, reflecting his diverse interests and the scientific knowledge of his time. It is considered one of his popular works that contributed to his fame beyond his mathematical and medical achievements.1
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