5 Fascinating Facts about Sir Isaac Newton and Gravity |
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Catch this: Sir Isaac Newton, a name synonymous with gravity, was born on Christmas Day, sixteen forty-two. But did you know that he's also credited with inventing the cat door? Yes, Newton needed a solution for his pet disturbing his light experiments. Ingenuity at its finest! Next, ever heard of the color spectrum? That's Newton's doing. He passed sunlight through a prism and voila, the rainbow of colors we know today. Thirdly, Newton was a secret alchemist! He wrote over a million words about alchemy, more than his scientific work. Fourth, Newton wasn't just a scientist, he was a crime fighter too! In his forties, he took up the role of Warden of the Mint, cracking down on counterfeiters. Finally, Newton's laws of motion - three laws that revolutionized physics. A mind that truly defied gravity!
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