He was a poor student at school and at running the family estate. However, he loved making mechanical toys and models of windmills. In the world of science, he developed the three basic laws of motion and the theory of universal gravity.
Sir Isaac Newton
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Alfred Nobel was the inventor of dynamite. After his death, his last will said that bulk of his fortune should be used as prizes for those who made contribution in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace. This prize is called _
The Nobel Prize
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"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." Famous for his theme parks and in the world of animation.
Walt Disney
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As kids, their favorite toy was a small helicopter-like object that was powered by a rubber band to twirl its blades. Fascinated by the toy and its mechanics, these two brothers hoped to one day build a flying machine.
The Wright Brothers
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Recognized as one of the greatest and most influential classical composers, he defied the onset of deafness from the age of 28 to produce an output that encompasses 722 works, including 9 symphonies, 35 piano sonatas and 16 quartets.
Beethoven
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In the field of basketball, he earned the name "THE AIRNESS" because of his extraordinary leaping ability and acrobatic maneuvers when performing slam dunks from the free throw line.
Michael Jordan
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"Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." One of the most famous and prolific inventors of all time. His invention included the incandescent light bulb.
Thomas Edison
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Louis, blinded at the age of three, was a French educator who developed a system of printing and writing that is extensively used by the blind. This system was called _______ which was also taken from his surname.
Braille
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"The only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work...the only way to do great work is to love what you do." He is well known in the world of comp & technology.
Steve Jobs
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He spent 27 years in prison for fighting against his country’s discriminatory apartheid system of racial segregation. One of his quotes: “It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences."
Nelson Mandela
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She was known for being a world-famous speaker and author. She was also an advocate for people with disabilities. One of her famous words: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Helen Keller
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She is famous for revolutionizing women's tennis with her powerful style of play and for winning more Grand Slam singles titles (23) than any other woman or man during the open era.
Serena Williams
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Aside from art, he was an inventor known for exploring fields such as science, medicine, and air travel. As a painter, his iconic pieces include the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, or the Vitruvian Man.
Leonardo Da Vinci
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He was an industrialist and inventor who formulated the assembly-line methods for automobile manufacturing, which led to faster production at lower costs. In 1907, his company goal was to create "a motor car for the great multitude."
Henry Ford
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It was by accident that Dr. Alexander Fleming discovered this substance that treat bacterial infections. He revolutionized all medicine by discovering the world's first antibiotic. He called the substance ________________.
Penicillin
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"It's fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” He is the co-founder of Microsoft and creator of Windows operating system.