Arthur Eddington
publication date: Friday, August 25, 2017 (part of Summer 2017)
category: 
Science
clue: This British astronomer had to go to Africa to prove Einstein right.
explanation: Eddington's observations during a 1919 eclipse in Africa produced some of the first confirmations of Einstein's theory of relativity. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Jesse King, and Elaine Beckland
Eclipse Week: Whether or not you're one of the millions of Americans expected to watch the solar eclipse on August 21, you can enjoy this collection of eclipse-inspired goos, an easy way to wrap up the Summer 2017 season. Seven eclipse goos will run on the week of August 20-26, with three bonus goos to follow soon afterwards.Similar Goos
Jane Goodall
If this noted researcher got her way, we'd stop monkeying around and start conserving nature while we still can. Go »
Mark Twain
One of America's most celebrated authors and humorists wrote about a Connecticut Yankee using an eclipse to save his life in King Arthur's court. Go »
Thales
This ancient Greek is considered the first person to predict an eclipse, ending a war of five years when the eclipse motivated the soldiers to lay down their arms. Go »
Taylor Lautner
He co-starred in a 2010 movie called Eclipse, playing a man who can become a giant wolf (with or without the presence of a full moon). Go »
Mark Zuckerberg
Is it good luck to be born during an eclipse? It was for this social media CEO, one of the five richest people on Earth. Go »
