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Einstein Actually Had Excellent Grades

gizmodo.com — Contrary to popular belief, Einstein wasn't a bad student at all. Apparently, that's something that real ba... Feb 11, 2012

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craig1958Feb 11, 2012Buried

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I don't think he would appreciate being called an "inventor."

dmm219Feb 11, 2012Buried

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read your own article. he was unable to get a teaching job until after he published relativity and became famous...rather late in life...afterwards, ofcourse, he had teaching offers to the extreme...

michaelpaul529Feb 11, 2012Buried

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Alright hes one of the greatest physicists to live.

craig1958Feb 11, 2012Buried

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Grades weren't his problem; pissing off his professors was his problem. He couldn't get a teaching job because he couldn't get recommendations.

craig1958Feb 11, 2012Buried

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Reinventing physics isn't the same thing as designing a better mouse trap in your garage. Would you call Yo-Yo Ma one of the best fiddle players?

craig1958Feb 11, 2012Buried

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Sorry, I'm just being a smart ass.

dmm219Feb 11, 2012Buried

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you don't "invent" the laws of nature. you discover them.

craig1958Feb 12, 2012Buried

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Correct, a friend got him the job in the patent office when he was unable to get an appointment at a university. I believe he also tutored and/or taught secondary school at some point. It's been a long time since I read his biography.

craig1958Feb 12, 2012Buried

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That's a very interesting question. Did he just "invent" a new model, or did he really "discover" something about the fundamental laws of nature? I hope we find out during my lifetime.

paintballer747Feb 11, 2012Buried

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Then I'm guessing he knew how to tie his shoes too?

kirkalanedwardsFeb 11, 2012Buried

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One reason for the lie,grading system was different from one district to next.First 1 was best next 4 was.So,it was opposite.

djgump35Feb 11, 2012Buried

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read the biography, but good for those who haven't.

Businessman91Feb 11, 2012Buried

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Finally some evidences to back it up

glmclendonFeb 11, 2012Buried

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Thanks for the read. I always heard he was not smart in school. Thanks for waking me up!

Stay Well

michaelpaul529Feb 11, 2012Buried

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who cares about his grades, he was one of the greatest inventors ever.

johnnysoftwareFeb 11, 2012Buried

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michaelpaul529Feb 11, 2012Buried

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uh......

iamthegangsFeb 11, 2012Buried

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Doesn't change the fact that Einstein was autistic..

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