Newton Facts
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- Newton was born on December 25, 1642 in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England.
- Newton is not just a scientist as we all know. He was also a mathematician, and a natural philosopher.
- Newton formulated laws of universal gravitation and motion.
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From his “apple falling due to gravity” theory, he concluded, “Whatever goes up, must come down!”
- Newton tried to extract scientific information from the Bible and other religious texts.
- Isaac Newton also established the modern study of optics.
- Newton is credited for inventing the cat flap or cat door.
- Newton invented the first reflecting telescope which he used in his modern study of optics.
- Newton invented the area of mathematics called calculus.
- Newton is also credited with the generalized binomial theorem.
- One of the interesting facts about Sir Isaac Newton is his deep interest in Alchemy.
- Newton worked as Warden of the Royal Mint.
- Newton thought that the world will never end before 2060.
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Newton never married in his life, although he claimed of being once engaged.
- In his final years, Newton suffered from several physical illnesses.
- Newton died on March 31, 1727 in London, England.
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