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TEACHING
PING-PONG MASTER
Not only was Strojnik an excellent ping-pong player , but he made his own equipment as well . He used his technical knowledge to make paddles that completely befuddled his opponents .
Strojnik was appreciated by his students as an exceptional teacher and lecturer . He believed that teaching was an important duty for every professor , which motivated him to write textbooks for all the subjects he taught . His books on aviation , including popular science titles and expert works , are considered superb .
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