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William M BriggsScience Is Not The Answer
Followers12,366
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 13
Last 30 daysfrom Dec 6
Subscribers (rounded)7.6K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#91 Science Rising
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New recommenders, 30 days0
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Tracked sinceNov 6, 2026

Followers by day

William M Briggs

12,00012,20012,40012,60012,800 Nov 6Nov 10Nov 14Nov 18 One reading a day from here 12,366

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When their recommendations started

William M Briggs

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