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What special quality was Napier's birthplace, Merchiston Tower, known for?

  • It was a School

  • It was a Church

  • It was a Castle

  • It was a Hospital

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Merchiston Tower was a castle that was built in the 15th century. It was the birthplace of John Napier, who is credited with inventing logarithms. The tower is now a museum and is open to the public.
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