Famous Scientists

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Who was George Washington Carver?

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A famous scientist known for his research on peanuts and sweet potatoes, credited with saving the agricultural economy of the South.

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What did Marie Curie discover?

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She is known for her work on radioactivity and treatment for cancer.

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Who was Maria Mitchell?

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The first woman to discover a comet, which was named after her.

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Who is Albert Einstein?

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A famous scientist known for his theory of relativity.

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What did Nicolaus Copernicus believe?

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He believed that the Sun is the center of the universe, not the Earth.

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What is radioactivity?

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A process by which unstable atomic nuclei lose energy by emitting radiation.

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What is the significance of George Washington Carver's work?

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His research helped improve agricultural practices and crop diversity in the South.

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What is the theory of relativity?

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A scientific theory developed by Albert Einstein that describes the relationship between space and time.

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What did Marie Curie win?

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She won two Nobel Prizes for her work in physics and chemistry.

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What is a comet?

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A small celestial body that orbits the sun and is made of ice, dust, and rocky material.