Was Einstein as smart as we make him out to be?

No. He was more of a genius. If you don't have a degree in physics, it's probably impossible for you to comprehend just how outrageously smart he was. He made important contributions in basica…

Top stories for Long   Was Einstein as smart as we make him out to be? Mats Andersson, M Sc. Physics & Computer Science, Uppsala University (1991) • Answered February 5, 2021 No. He was more of a genius. If you don't have a degree in physics, it's probably impossible for you to comprehend just how outrageously smart he was. He made important contr... Read more » 15.1K 405   What happens to a country which has no soverenity? Steven Haddock, B.A. in Political Science • Answered December 14 It's a bit of an inconvenience, but you can get around it. At present, there's only one really good example of this - the Republic of China, better known to the world as Tai... Read more » 1.2K 71   What's the most damaging rumor you've faced, and how did you overcome it? Di Walters, Licensed Practical Nurse (2007-present) • Answered December 24 I'm a nurse and I used to work in a colonoscopy center. At the time, I had long blonde hair and so did another nurse. We were, also, both very tall. One day, a patient made ... Read more » 1.2K 14   Trump said that Lester Holt "got caught fudging my tape on Russia." We all saw the tape (over and over and over). So, what is Trump talking about? Where and how did Lester Holt "fudge" his taped interview of Trump? Helen Childs, former NOW RETIRED at Caltrans (1964-2000) • Answered August 31, 2018 I saw and heard Trump telling Lester Holt in that interview that he fired Comey to put an end to the Russia investigation. Along with millions of other Americans, I watched... Read more » 2.4K 285   Why is it not acceptable to stand and urinate while incarcerated? Brett Mason, studied Business • Answered September 29 I got arrested for pot and detained at a temporary jail. I knew that I would be released, but had to wait to be processed. There were 3 cells and the rest of the room was a... Read more » 2K 212   What is the general opinion of teachers on giving homework assignments? Matthew Bates, M.A. Teaching & English, DePaul University (2009) • Answered January 4 I will speak for myself. Here's what I've noticed in my 17 years of teaching: Most parents of academically advanced students want their child to have homework. They think th... Read more » 543 64   Do Android charger cords generally lose their effectiveness over time? Dave Haynie, Electrical engineer and part-time mad scientist • Updated June 26, 2024 To put it bluntly, USB cables do wear out, regardless of the device's operating system. And that's because they're supposed to. The basic USB Type A jack you have on a PC is... Read more » 1.8K 68   Why are illegal immigrants able to get jobs when Americans face job shortages? Neil Hansen • Answered December 9 There is a severe shortage of registered nurses. Illegals aren't taking those jobs. They don't have the education or ability to get licensed. Roofing. When I was in my 20s w... Read more » 1.3K 268   Is it legal for a lawyer to employ bluffing as a strategy? In "A Few Good Man" Tom told a witness he has two airman sitting in court as rebuttal witnesses to testify the existence of the earlier flight while the airmen has no knowledge of the flight. Michael W., Consulting Engineer (1998-present) • Answered December 6 My recollection of the movie was confirmed when I found the screenplay online. You see, defense counsel Lt. Kaffee (Cruise) states the following… There was no flight that lef... Read more » 489 27   Apart from base-2, do any non-base-10 numerical systems lend themselves to particular optimizations or advantages? Håkon Hapnes Strand, Data Scientist • Answered June 28, 2020 I once enrolled in a rather esoteric university course called the History of Mathematics. As part of the course, we were required to perform calculations using historical n... Read more » 2K 91   Why are Europeans poorer than Americans? Asked in Anita Cole's Space • Answered by Anita Cole • December 29 My son moved from Europe to the US three years ago, settling in Houston, TX. He has a well-paying job in IT, and in fact, his monthly take-home pay is about double mine. Yo... Read more » 3.1K 437   As an INFJ, what is the one thing you wish you could tell people? Asked in INFJs • Answered by Omar Delawar • March 15, 2024 I am afraid it won't just be one thing. Even if I love you, I need my space and solitude to recharge. I prioritize respect over popularity. I'm happy to share my perspective b... Read more » 1.6K 73 Read more in your feed

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