Famous People

A pillory: A wooden board with holes for hands and the head. Usually used for punishment.

One of Edward Teller's favorite quotes was "The science of today is the technology of tomorrow."

The composer of the song "Ngayong Wala Ka Na" is Frenchie Dy.

Agapito Flores was born in Guiguinto, Bulacan, Philippines on September 28, 1897. He worked as an apprentice in a machine shop and later moved to Tondo, Manila where he trained at a vocational school to become an electrician.

It has been reported that Agapito Flores received a French patent for a fluorescent bulb and that the General Electric Company bought Flores' patent rights and manufactured and sold his fluorescent bulb (making millions from it). However, all the inventors named above and more predate Agapito Flores' possible work on any fluorescent bulb.

According to Dr. Benito Vergara of the Philippine Science Heritage Center, "As far as I could learn, a certain Flores presented the idea of fluorescent light to Manuel Quezon when he became president. At that time, General Electric Co. had already presented the fluorescent light to the public."

So he is only famous for NOT inventing the fluorescent tube.

His favorite color is a deep red

One famous Italian chemist is Giulio Natta, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1963 for his work on high polymers.

Galileo was sentenced to life in prison because he supported the heliocentric model of the solar system, which contradicted the geocentric model supported by the Catholic Church at the time. His work was considered heretical and he was tried by the Inquisition, leading to a sentence of life in prison which was later commuted to house arrest.

Yuri Gagarin went to space once on April 12, 1961, on the Vostok 1 spacecraft, becoming the first human to journey into outer space.

Galileo is mentioned in the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.

He invented (rather modified and perfected) the telescope. He discovered the 4 biggest moons of Jupiter. His observations strengthened the heliocentric universe theory (that is the earth revolves around the sun and the earth isn't the centre of the universe).

She did not die!!!

Sunita Williams (born September 19, 1965) is a United States Naval officer and a NASA astronaut. She was assigned to the International Space Station as a member of Expedition 14 and then joined Expedition 15. She holds the record of the longest spaceflight (195 days) for female space travelers.

Galileo improved upon Janssen's simple microscope by adding a focusing device that allowed for better magnification and clearer images. He also made adjustments to the lens placement and experimented with different lenses to enhance the instrument's performance. Through his modifications, Galileo significantly enhanced the functionality and effectiveness of the early microscope.

Galileo's father, Vincenzo Galilei, was a musician who encouraged his son to study and appreciate mathematics and science, which likely influenced Galileo's later interest in astronomy and physics. Vincenzo also pushed Galileo to attend the University of Pisa, where he began his study of mathematics and natural philosophy.

Galileo's support for Copernican heliocentrism contradicted the church's geocentric view of the universe, leading to conflict with the Inquisition. He was tried for heresy in 1633 and forced to recant his beliefs, spending the rest of his life under house arrest. The conflict was not resolved until 1992 when the Catholic Church officially acknowledged its error in condemning Galileo.

Luke Howard did not invent anything, but he is known as the "Father of Meteorology" for his system of classifying clouds, which he presented in 1802. He categorized clouds into four main types—cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and nimbus—based on their appearance and how they form in the sky. Howard's cloud classification system is still used today.

Galileo's work caused controversy because it challenged the accepted geocentric model of the universe, which placed Earth at the center. His support for the heliocentric model, with the sun at the center, contradicted religious teachings of the time. This led to conflicts with the Catholic Church and Galileo being condemned for heresy.

No, Aishwarya Rai's natural eye color is greenish-hazel. Blue contact lenses are sometimes used for specific roles or appearances in movies, but her natural eye color is not blue.

Sir Isaac Newton was a physicist, mathematician, and astronomer. He is most famous for his work on the laws of motion and universal gravitation. He made significant contributions to the field of optics and is considered one of the greatest scientists of all time.

Nicolaus Copernicus was the first person to propose the heliocentric model of the universe, which placed the Sun at the center with the planets orbiting around it. This idea challenged the prevailing belief in the geocentric model, where Earth was considered the center of the universe. Copernicus's work laid the foundation for the scientific revolution.

There is no specific information available about Jane Goodall riding a horse for the first time. Dr. Goodall is primarily known for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees as a primatologist and conservationist.

Sylvia Earle is a renowned oceanographer and marine biologist. She is also an explorer, author, and lecturer who has dedicated her life to researching and advocating for the protection of the world's oceans.

Dorothy Mary Crowfoot Hodgkin had three children.

No, Robert Koch did not contract anthrax through his experiments. He took strict precautions to protect himself and others while working with dangerous pathogens, such as using protective gear and following proper safety protocols.

Giovanni Schiaparelli, an Italian astronomer, observed and mapped features on Mars, including what he called "canali," or channels, which were later misinterpreted as "canals," leading to speculation about intelligent life on Mars. His observations contributed to the understanding of Mars' surface features and influenced the public perception of the Red Planet.

Kitty Fossey is a voice actress known for her work on various animated TV shows. George Fossey is a fictional character on the TV show "Frasier," portrayed by the actor Brian Cox.