9 little-known facts about Albert Einstein
25.01.2017
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The greatest genius of his epoch, Albert Einstein is still famous as one of the most talented scientists of all time. He had a remarkable life, full of amazing events and things besides his famous theory of relativity. Here are the some interesting facts about the most recognizable theoretical physicist in history.
#1 “If I were not a scientist, I would be a musician.”
At his early age, Einstein used to play violin and was very fond of music. His mother was a talented violinist.
#2 He never learned to swim!
Anyway, the famous scientist was a fan of sailing, which became his lifetime hobby.
#3 He was an advocate for nuclear disarmament
Contrary to popular belief, Einstein never took part in the Manhattan Project. His greatest role in the invention of the weapon was signing Leó Szilárd’s letter to President Franklin Roosevelt, which prompted the president to take an action in developing of the first atomic bombs. After the use of the atomic bomb in Japan, Einstein came to deeply regret this letter.
#4 He hated socks
Einstein even considered wearing them a pain! He often got holes in his socks and was unable to stand it.
#5 His brain was stolen right after his death
The pathologist on call, Thomas Harvey, didn’t return the scientist’s brain after conducting the autopsy. He was later fired for that.
#6 He could have lived longer
Einstein suffered from a burst blood vessel but refused surgery and pronounced his famous words...
“It is tasteless to prolong life artificially.”
“It is tasteless to prolong life artificially.”
#7 He was a heavy smoker
Einstein credited smoking with calming benefits!
#8 He couldn’t remember numbers, dates and names!
The famous scientist had a very poor memory. Anyway, Einstein never failed his math exam - it's just a popular myth. He wasn't a bright student, but always excelled in math.
#9 His teachers refused to recommend him for further employment
Einstein wasn’t considered a good student, hated school and had strained relationships with most of his teachers.
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124 Comments
lordnaylor
not many people know that Einstein invented an electric horn for a bicycle and was awarded the No bell prize for it.
William Laughlin
The caption for photo #6 says, "Mr. Einstein getting a self portrait.."
If it were a self-portrait, wouldn't he be painting it? LOL
dcboyden
Typical genius; school must have bored him to tears.
Doreen McCaugherty
He also said that technology would ruin humanity and these days prove it.
Elsy O. Stromberg
he probably had problems with his teachers because he was a lot smarter than them.
Yeheskel Zebaida
He was offered the Presidency of Israel but he refused
Yeheskel Zebaida
He was offered the presidency of Israel but he refused.
John Bayly
I have one thing in common with Mr. Einstein. I also hate socks.
Kaye Smith
His second wife was his cousin I believe. It is odd he didn’t remember things well . He was a genius in his own right.
Peter Thomas
Violeta Ragas, it’s a pun...no bell is a play on NOBEL 🙄🙄
Peter Thomas
Kelly Ovans, it’s a pun...no bell is a play on NOBEL 🙄🙄
Slinebe10p
Connie P. Frias, I figured his teaches felt inferior to him even at an early age
Slinebe10p
Katie Hunt, what do you consider being a pervert?
Slinebe10p
Julie Domaille, I happen to share his thoughts on that one.
Julie Domaille
I'm surprised Einstein didn't want medical intervention. Put a man in space but don't get a straight forward operation. Weird.
David Holmes
Diane Thompson, It's an old joke,heard it when I was a school boy.
Robert Hohmann
I believe, he was a friend of Charlie Chaplin
loreilly
Wow! Didn't know any of this except the brain being stolen! So very interesting!