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Fun Facts About Isaac Newton
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His Three Laws of Motion and his Law of Gravity are the most famous laws of all physics.

Who is Isaac Newton?

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A belief that the Sun is the center of the Universe.

What is the Heliocentric Theory?

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He created Novum Organum.

Who is Francis Bacon?

100

His stepdad

Which family member did Isaac hate?

100

An octothorpe

What is a hashtag symbol?

200

Astronomer whose work in developing astronomical instruments and in measuring and fixing the positions of stars paved the way for future discoveries.

Who is Tycho Brahe?

200

The idea that the Earth was the center of the Universe.

What is Geocentric Theory?

200

He invented the air pump, his work was one of Isaac Newton's major influences.

Who is Otto von Guericke?

200

Alchemy

What was Isaac really interested in?

200

Came from the German word for peppermint

What is PEZ?

300
He had a Heliocentric view rather than a Geocentric view, published On the Revolution of Heavenly Spheres near the time of his death.

Who is Nicoloaus Copernicus?

300

The use of inductive and deductive reasoning to develop a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, and draw conclusions.

What is the Scientific Method?

300

A French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist. He had a belief that everything should be doubted until proven by evidence and research. 

Who is Rene Descartes?

300

Cambridge University

Where was Isaac a professor at?

300

The largest non-polar desert in the world.

What is the Sahara?

400

He formed three laws on planetary motion and proved his findings through math.

Who is Johann Kepler?

400

The idea that the government should NOT interfere in economic affairs.

What are Laissez-Faire Economics?

400

Brought together the greatest minds in Religion in efforts to advance science.

What was the Royal Society?

400

A farmer

What did Isaac's mother want him to be?

400

These shoes were originally created for men

What are high heels?

500

He improved the telescope, proved the Heliocentric theory, challenged medical authority, brought forward the experimental method, and threatened the Church.

Who is Galileo Galilei?

500

Gatherings sponsored by wealthy woman that allowed for debate and new beliefs/ideas.

What are Salons?

500

Was developed by Galileo, stated that corresponding causes produce corresponding effects in the Universe.

What was the Doctrine of Uniformity?

500

An apple

What did NOT actually fall on Newton's head?

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This sucker brand makes 12 million of them a day.

What are Dum Dums?

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