Was Einstein A Dropout?

Albert Einstein The Nobel Prize-winning physicist, famous for his theory of relativity and contributions to quantum theory and statistical mechanics, dropped out of high school at age 15. Did Einstein actually drop out of school? When he started school, he did very well—he was a creative and persistent problem-solver—but he […]

Did Albert Einstein Eat Eggs?

In the resulting book, Einstein at Home, Waldow claims, “Herr Professor always ate fried eggs, at least two,” almost every morning. According to her, he loved mushrooms as well as honey. “He would probably have eaten mushrooms three times a day,” she says. What was Albert Einstein favorite food? Some […]

Was Einstein A Vegetarian?

Einstein was only a strict vegetarian for the last couple years of his life, decades after many of his most important scientific breakthroughs. There are countless records of Einstein eating meat, well into adulthood. What did Einstein say about vegetarianism? Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “Nothing will benefit human […]

Is Stephen Hawking Good At Maths?

Hawking had a remarkable ability to do complex calculations in his head, but he still relied on collaborators to develop and complete his research projects. Theoretical physicists typically give early PhD students “safe” research projects, and guide them through the calculations required. How does Stephen Hawking do math? He uses […]

Did Einstein Take Breaks?

Einstein took breaks from his work to play the violin. Beethoven favored “long, vigorous walks” in which he carried a pencil and blank sheet music. Mahler, Satie, and Tchaikovsky all believed in the power of the regularly-scheduled mid-day walk. For some, it’s walks and breaks in the day. Did Einstein […]