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A notable phenomenon among the scientists who contributed to the Manhattan Project was the prevalence of Hungarian talent, many of whom were humorously dubbed "Martians" due to their European accents. Despite being a smaller nation with only about one-third the population of Germany, Hungary's exceptional output of pioneering scientists during this period is astonishing. Key to this was Hungary's reputation for cultivating brilliant minds in its so-called "genius factories," high schools that prioritized critical thinking and problem-solving over rote memorization.