Famous Quotations

Orrin Woodward, an entrepreneur and author, is credited with this quote. It serves as a reminder to people to aim high in their dreams and aspirations, using the stars as a metaphor for limitless possibilities and potential.

A Globe can show a person what the entire world looks like. However, depending on the type, it does not always show country lines, roads, county lines, state lines, nor does is show all cities.

This quote by Henry David Thoreau means that there are new opportunities and possibilities ahead, as there is still time for the day to fully begin. It highlights that the sun is just one part of the early morning experience, suggesting that there is more to come and the day is still evolving.

"There is something eccentric in the orbit of Mars." ~ Tycho Brahe

The phrase "what goes up must come down" is based on the law of gravity and is often attributed to Sir Isaac Newton. However, its origins are unknown and it has been used in various contexts throughout history.

"Many people would claim that the boundary conditions are not part of physics but belong to metaphysics or religion. They would claim that nature had complete freedom to start the universe off any way it wanted." "There ought to be something very special about the boundary conditions of the universe and what can be more special than that there is no boundary?" "We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special." "For millions of years, mankind lived just like the animals. Then something happened which unleashed the power of our imagination. We learned to talk and we learned to listen." "Mankind's greatest achievements have come about by talking, and its greatest failures by not talking." "I don't believe that the ultimate theory will come by steady work along existing lines. We need something new. We can't predict what that will be or when we will find it because if we knew that, we would have found it already!" "My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been a bonus."

The two famous quotes associated with the Apollo 11 moon landing are "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind" by Neil Armstrong as he stepped onto the moon's surface, and "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed," also by Armstrong upon the successful landing of the lunar module.

The horizon axis is the line in a graph that represents the range or domain of the data being plotted. It is typically the horizontal axis, also known as the x-axis, and shows the independent variable in a mathematical relationship.

"Watch this space" is a phrase used to indicate that there may be upcoming developments or news related to a particular topic or situation. It suggests that something of interest or importance is likely to happen in the future, encouraging others to pay attention for further information.

A typical stone block used in the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza would weigh around 2.5 tons on average. However, the exact weight can vary depending on the size and location of the stone within the pyramid.

This phrase metaphorically refers to building upon the work or achievements of previous experts in a field, in this case the late biologist Stephen Jay Gould and physicist Stephen Hawking. It suggests using their knowledge as a foundation to further advance understanding or progress in a particular area of study.

The Latin term for moon is "luna."

This quote is attributed to Anatole France, a French poet and novelist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. It conveys the idea that experiencing love for an animal can awaken a deeper, more compassionate part of ourselves that may have been dormant before.

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Cervidae Subfamily: Capreolinae Genus: Odocoileus Species: Odocoileus virginianus Its the white tailed deer.

Robert Oppenheimer quoted a verse from the Bhagavad Gita, an ancient Indian text, when he said, "I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds." This quote reflects Oppenheimer's feelings of responsibility and remorse for his role in creating the atomic bomb during the Manhattan Project.

Archimedes is credited with saying "Give me a lever long enough and a place to stand, and I will move the earth." This quote highlights the power of leverage in achieving great feats.

The mutual forces of action and reaction between two bodies are equal, opposite and collinear. This means that whenever a first body exerts a force F on a second body, the second body exerts a force −F on the first body. F and −F are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. This law is sometimes referred to as the action reaction law, with F called the "action" and −F the "reaction". The action and the reaction are simultaneous.

The expression "cavorting beasties" was popularized by English author Terry Pratchett in his Discworld series of fantasy novels. It is often used in the context of describing mischievous or playful fantasy creatures.

1. "Every botanist who studies the book of nature, which is written in the language of nitrogen and carbon, will find the key to his own happiness.”
2. "Botany is the science in which plants are made known by their flowers. People might call me a semi-botanist."
3. "Every theory precipitates a revolution and, like it or not, in order to improve the tree, it must be uprooted."

Both trees and human life start small and grow over time, reaching different stages of development. Trees provide oxygen and support ecosystems, while humans contribute to society and create relationships. Both require nurturing and care to thrive, and their existence is interconnected with the environment around them.

Primary sources such as survivor testimonies and official inquiries like the British and American investigations into the sinking of the Titanic provide insights into why the ship sank. Factors contributing to the disaster included the ship hitting an iceberg, design flaws like the compartmentalization of the hull, lack of sufficient lifeboats, and mismanagement of the emergency response.

A bioweapon is a type of weapon that uses biological agents, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins, to cause harm or death to humans, animals, or plants. These weapons are designed to be used in warfare to incapacitate or kill the enemy.

1. "Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated."
2. "The question of how the structure of the protein molecule is related to the function of the living cell is one of the great questions of biology."
3. "Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated."
4. "Knowledge only progresses if it is based on evidence. We cannot progress by simply making a guess, and then defending our guess with emotional rhetoric."

A boon is something to be thankfull for, it is a blessing and a benefit. A bane causes misery and distress. (Bane comes from an old European word meaning death and destruction)