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Are there any examples (besides the obvious one) of a famous physicist who was a blood relative of a famous entertainer?
Um, the one you might have been able to guess from my screen name. Doesn't ring any bells?zoobyshoe said:The "obvious" one isn't obvious to me. Who are you talking about?
I don't get it. You're saying Alfred Nobel was related to Seabiscuit?ONJ's Noble Steed said:Um, the one you might have been able to guess from my screen name. Doesn't ring any bells?
Zoob said:I don't get it. You're saying Alfred Nobel was related to Seabiscuit?
And she owns Seabiscuit?Gokul43201 said:
Zoob, Olivia Newton John is Max Born's grandkid.
No, but she once had a thing with the Black Stallion, and once she went black...zoobyshoe said:And she owns Seabiscuit?
Yes!Math Is Hard said:pronounced Ein-SHTEEN, of course.
Anyway, you meant to say she's Newton's grandkid didn't you? I mean her name's not Olivia Born John, is it?Gokul43201 said:Zoob, Olivia Newton John is Max Born's grandkid.
Alfred ! Ha, a writer, eh...who's going to fall for that one ?!zoobyshoe said:Speaking of famous black sheep, looks who's third cousin twice removed I discovered moonlighting as a biographer:
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(This is an authentic scan of an actual book! Not photoshopped.)
What? Oh, you're right! I thought from the cover Mozart's third cousin twice removed had written a biography of Alfred, but the book does seem to be about Mozart.Gokul43201 said:Alfred ! Ha, a writer, eh...who's going to fall for that one ?!
A fact from which I deduce you, yourself, are not ONJ's noble steed, Seabiscuit, but a poseur.ONJ's Noble Steed said:Um, zoobyshoe, Seabiscuit died before ONJ was born.
That's obvious. What's not obvious is how anyone can deduce a relationship to any physicist other than Newton from the name Olivia Newton John.Isaac Newton's grandkids (if he had any) would have also died long before she was born.
I'm familiar with most of his stuff. Didn't he write "Little Weird, Purple Houses"? Or was that John Cootie Mellonhead?Gokul43201 said:Guess you've never heard the ballad for ONJ's steed, composed by that charismatic yodeler, Blues Steelspring - I think it was called "Born to run"...
Some famous physicists who are also well-known entertainers include Brian May (guitarist for Queen and astrophysicist), Mayim Bialik (actress on "The Big Bang Theory" and neuroscientist), and Alan Lightman (author and theoretical physicist).
Yes, there are several examples of entertainers who have a background in physics. Some notable ones include Danica McKellar (actress and mathematician), Dolph Lundgren (actor and chemical engineer), and Brian Cox (musician and physicist).
Many famous physicists have incorporated their scientific knowledge into their entertainment careers in various ways. For example, Brian May has written several songs with lyrics inspired by astrophysics, and Mayim Bialik often incorporates science and math concepts into her character's dialogue on "The Big Bang Theory".
Yes, there are entertainers who have inspired or influenced famous physicists. For instance, Richard Feynman was inspired by jazz and played the bongos, and Stephen Hawking was a fan of "The Simpsons" and even made a guest appearance on the show.
The impact of famous physicists on the entertainment industry can be seen in the increasing popularity of science-themed TV shows, movies, and books. They have also helped to bridge the gap between science and the general public, making complex concepts more accessible and interesting through entertainment.