Insights How well do you know Albert Einstein? - Comments

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The discussion revolves around a quiz titled "How Well Do You Know Albert Einstein?" submitted by Greg Bernhardt. Participants share their scores, which vary widely, with many expressing surprise at how little they knew about Einstein's personal life despite familiarity with his scientific contributions. Common themes include discussions about specific quiz questions, such as Einstein's presidency offer and his dietary choices, including his vegetarianism. Participants also comment on the quiz's difficulty and suggest creating additional quizzes focused on scientific aspects of Einstein's life. Overall, the conversation highlights a blend of trivia, personal reflections on knowledge of Einstein, and a desire for more engaging educational content.
  • #61
Greg Bernhardt said:
Even if you didn't get a great score at least you know a little bit more trivia about the man :)
yes , its great... you should also organize more quiz related to GK.
 
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  • #62
12
 
  • #63
5/12
 
  • #64
7/12 with one guess..
 
  • #65
I got 8/12, 'competent'. However many of the questions are silly or secondary and not really about him, so only one "essential" was wrong - I did not know he was vegetarian. It is somewhat in character, but I thought as absolute principle it would have been too dogmatic for him.
 
  • #66
7.

But how about a quiz that goes more into the science?
 
  • #67
Tue Sorensen said:
7.

But how about a quiz that goes more into the science?

Want to make one?
 
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  • #68
I got 7
 
  • #69
I got 7/12
 
  • #70
6/12
 
  • #71
Well, I guess 1 is as good a starting point as any :-) Fun quiz - I learned from it!
 

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