Albert Einstein
publication date: Monday, September 6, 1999 (part of Round VI)
category: 
Science
clue: Not even an atom bomb could undo the relativity of this genius's work.
explanation: Einstein was a genius best known for his theory of relativity (E=mc²) and for doing much of the scientific work behind the Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic bomb. more…
solved by: Matthew Preston, Lori Lancaster, Aaron Fischer, Kelly Lee, Effie Schaver, Chris Prete, and Jennifer Youngedyke
player landmarks: This was the last goo solved by Chris Prete and Jennifer Youngedyke.
trivia: Einstein, while not the most influential scientist of all time, is arguably the most iconic figure of the field, and it was only a matter of time until he became a celebrity goo. This photograph was taken upon Einstein's arrival in America during World War I.
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