7 interesting facts from the life of Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein's name has a special place in the history of mankind. His scientific work in many ways laid the foundation of modern physics, and sociability, friendliness, vitality and an incomparable charm made him one of the most beloved and recognizable figures in the history of science. Today we want to introduce you to a few little-known facts from the life of the legendary scientist.

The authorship of the theory of relativity has been called into question

The main and most important achievement of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity is considered. However, he worked on it not alone, almost at the same time over the same issue worked famous German mathematician David Hilbert (David Hilbert). Scientists conducted an active correspondence and exchange ideas among themselves and with the results achieved. The final equation of general relativity were derived by them almost simultaneously, but in different ways. Until recently it was thought that Gilbert got them five days earlier but released later Einstein, so it has got all the glory last. However, in 1997 new documents were found, in particular Hilbert draft of which was it is clear that his works were significant gaps, eliminated only after the publication of exit Einstein. However, scientists do not give it too much importance, and never staged debate on the opening of the theory of relativity championship.

He was not a poor student at school

One of the most famous legend says that the young Albert is not very much time at school. Probably, this myth is distributed exclusively through impressionable Losers and their parents, who thus receive a great excuse for his failure to learn. In fact, this information has no basis. Albert Einstein worked well at school, and in some subjects is significantly ahead of peers. However, a highly developed intellect and skepticism were in the then German school too provocative, so many teachers openly disliked Alberta. Perhaps because of this, then I was born the myth of its poor performance.

Einstein invented a refrigerator

In addition to theoretical research in the field of physics, scientist, and he puts his hand to some of the practical inventions. Few people know that Einstein proposed the construction of a refrigerator, which has no moving parts, requires no electricity and utilizes for its operation of low-energy heating devices. Einstein has sold a patent for his invention "Electrolux" in 1930. However, the company did not start the production of "Einstein's refrigerator," since by that time gained great popularity compressor design. Only one working copy of the disappeared, only a few of his photographs remain.

The FBI believed his Soviet spy

Political views of the famous scientist were moderately left, which caused it to the attention of the FBI. Starting from the date of Einstein moved to the United States, the service is carried out followed by the secret surveillance, looking through his writings and recorded telephone conversations. By the time of the death of his case it numbered 1427 pages. Seriously considered version that Einstein is a Soviet spy, and for a while there was even a threat of expulsion from the country of the scientist.

He did not participate in the development of nuclear weapons

In some media encountered version that Albert Einstein was active participation in the creation of nuclear weapons, and then, realizing its potential danger, he became an active campaigner for disarmament. In fact, given the circumstances described in the preceding paragraph, the great physicist on a gun shot did not admit to the Manhattan Project, which was developed as part of the US nuclear bomb. However, this project came largely thanks to Einstein, it was he who in 1939 wrote a letter to President Franklin Roosevelt warning that Germany conducts active research in the field of nuclear chain reactions.

Einstein was a heavy smoker and womanizer

Despite all of his scientific achievements, Albert Einstein was the least like a scholar-recluse, who has devoted his entire life only to science. He loved to play the violin, had a great sense of humor and appreciate communication. Pipe smoking, in his own words, has helped him to focus and tune in to the job, so he would not part with it almost to the end of life. On relations with women scientist can write a single novel. Talented and incredibly charming physicist, was very popular among women. Biographers scientist account for at least six women with whom he was at various times kept in touch, not counting the small intrigues.

Einstein's riddle

With the name Einstein is related an interesting logical task, you can also try to solve. According to legend (although nowhere the confirmed), it was used by scientists to assess the mental abilities of their future assistants. It is believed that only 2% of people can solve this problem without a pen and paper. Here is her condition.

On the street there are five houses.
The Englishman lives in the red house.
The Spaniards have a dog.
In the green house drinks coffee.
The Ukrainian drinks tea.
The green house is immediately to the right of the white house.
Anyone who smokes Old Gold, breeds snails.
The yellow house smoke Kool.
In the central house drinks milk.
The Norwegian lives in the first house.
A neighbor of the one who smokes Chesterfield, holds a fox.
In the house next to that in which keep horse-smoking Kool.
Anyone who smokes Lucky Strike, drinking orange juice.
Japanese smokes Parliament.
The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
Who drink the water? Who holds the zebra?

If honestly handled, write the answer in the comments. Only mind you will not spy, Einstein is looking for you!