Sir Isaac Newton: The name that reminds you of laws of motion and theory of universal gravitation. He is a great scientist of all time. Here are some facts you may have never known about him ...
His Birth Was Premature
Isaac Newton wasn't expected to survive as he was born prematurely. It is said that he was so small when he was born that he could have fit inside a quart mug.
He Was Almost a Farmer
Newton's mother insisted that he becomes a farmer when he was 17 because he was born in a farming family. If it weren't for his uncle, he would have never attended Trinity College in Cambridge.
He Kept His Publications Secret
Although majority of Newton's discoveries were made when he was in his early to mid twenties, he didn't publish them until many years later. This resulted in many arguments over credit.
The True Story About Newton and His Apple
We always heard of a story that Newton was walking around his garden at Woolsthorpe Manor when he saw a falling apple, inspired by which he formulated the theory of universal gravitation. But Newton himself said that he was in his house staring through the window when he saw an apple fall from a tree.
Newton Was an Alchemist
Newton had a secret interest in alchemy. His studies regarding alchemy (the making of gold and silver from a base metal) were kept secret as it was a crime under an act of 1404. He recorded his studies in willfully cryptic language.
Newton Was Extremely Religious
Even though people use Newton's work, particularly the law of motion and universal gravitation to argue against the existence of God, Newton himself was extremely religious. He used to say that, "Gravity explains the motions of the planets, but it cannot explain who set the planets in motion. God governs all things and knows all that is or can be done." Despite his deep religious belief, Newton didn't believe the existence of spirits and ghosts.
Newton Was Passionate About The Bible
Newton was so passionate about Bible that he wrote more about religion than about science and mathematics! He calculated the date of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ as April 3, A.D. 33. He even predicted that the Jews would return to Israel. He was also passionate to find the hidden meanings in the Bible.
As a Politician He Uttered Just One Sentence
Newton served as a Member of Parliament for exactly one year (1689 - 1690). During all the lengthy proceedings, he spoke only once: he asked a nearby person to close an open window!
interesting! I remember learnign about him in physics last year, and it was definitely interesting..if the teacher didn't have a monotone...
#5 by Lucy Lockett, Feb 2, 2008
We were the lucky ones, just think what could have been if he became a farmer!
#6 by louie jerome, Feb 3, 2008
Interesting article. I didn't know that he was an alchemist...what a pity he didn't succeed in that!
#7 by John Smith, Feb 3, 2008
Can you name any source where this information is in fact come from?
#8 by David, Feb 3, 2008
He was also a virgin
#9 by zevgoldman, Feb 3, 2008
He lettered in motocross and basketball at Trinity College, leading the basketball team, as its leading scorer, to the U.K. basketball championship.
Later he travel to American and helped the Algonquin Indians develop the Indian motorcycle brand.
#10 by AttemptingReason, Feb 3, 2008
I read that he had something of an obsession with alchemy later in life. He spent a lot of energy trying to find evidence in favor of alchemical ideas. One of the reasons I respect him as a scientist is that he insisted on verifying alchemy with experiment, and rejected those ideas which he proved false. He really wanted alchemy to be real, but always accepted the results of a compelling test.
#11 by ranfuchs, Feb 3, 2008
what an amazing account. I thought I knew lots about the man, but I was wrong. Thanks for the article
#12 by Anne Lyken-Garner, Feb 3, 2008
I never realised that he was a politician
#13 by Jeromy, Feb 3, 2008
Ive never heard of gravity used to disprove god... Sounds fabricated.
#14 by valli, Feb 4, 2008
Thanx for all the comments
@ john smith
I dont have any one single source that gave me all the info..
@ jeromy
I myself have heard ppl using his work against God. But I never said all ppl say that!
#15 by Nelson Doyle, Feb 6, 2008
Valli, great article and well-researched facts. Although, the prophecy of the return of the Jews back to Israel is written about in The New Testament of the Bible, so Newton wasn't the one who originally prophesied the Jews Return to Israel.
Since Newton was a very religious brother in Christ he would have studied his Bible faithfully and he could have shared his knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures, but he could not alone have predicted the Jews return to Israel without having divine intervention.
Very interesting article.
Nelson Doyle
#16 by quiet voice, Feb 6, 2008
My, my,
What amazing and interesting
things you have shared with us.
Thank you very much.
#17 by mitali, Feb 8, 2008
this is a different, specific n intersting article.
liked it.
#18 by valli, Feb 13, 2008
Thank you everybody for reading and commenting.
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#20 by valli, Mar 3, 2008
Thank you for the comment,Tiffany canterbury.
#21 by James MUllen, Mar 13, 2008
great site
love ur informations
THX!!!!
#22 by valli, Mar 13, 2008
Thank you for reading and commenting everybody.
#23 by Anna Holt , Mar 15, 2008
This has helped me a lot because i had to do a project about him with six interesting facts andthese facts helped massively. Thanx
#24 by valli, Mar 15, 2008
Thank you, Anna Holt.
#25 by Ned, Mar 30, 2008
opps its not "history of Isaac Newton" its Just plain "Isaac Newton'
Soz about that
#26 by Dath Vador, Apr 19, 2008
This article was okay, but the interesting stuff about him wasn't so interesting
#27 by poop, May 6, 2008
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#28 by sir Isaac newton himself, May 6, 2008
yes it is all true
#29 by nathan, May 15, 2008
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gr8 work...........
#35 by cool cat, Jun 30, 2008
he is a cool man on this site there is some facts i did not no and are umusal :)
#36 by Cliff, Jul 30, 2008
So much information that I did not know.
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#38 by sir isaac netwons great great great gramdma , Sep 15, 2008
i am sad to say this is all not ture the people how wrote this only wanted money and well they got it he discoved gravity but he was not premature his birth day was on the 8/5/1746 and died on the 27/1/1797 if want more info i read this evey mondays and fridays so if you have a question i will tell you i promise i dont lie thank you for your time .
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#41 by serria, Sep 16, 2008
wow! so cool, and thanks so much this really helped in science class, grd8. the premature thing was very odd, i would have never guesed.
#42 by blabla, Sep 29, 2008
thnx for the info
#43 by mi, Oct 5, 2008
last 4 r normal but the remaining r fascinating.thanking u
