Albert Einstein (1879-1955) is regarded as one of the greatest minds in human history.
Even though he’s been dead for more than 60 years, Einstein’s life and legacy still loom large today.
Let’s celebrate the pioneering physicist with these 8 facts about his life.
1. Einstein’s office
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2. Black holes
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3. What?!?
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4. Thank you, Einstein!
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5. Drinking=Success
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6. He had a sense of humor
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7. That’s not true
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8. Quasar
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