about a claim that Newton was an idiot


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Posted by Larry on March 11, 19100 at 14:03:48:

Hello - I once read a quote from a scientist who was alive when Sir Isaac Newton became prominant. The quote said something about how foolish Newton was to be a Christian. Newton claimed that some day people would be able to travel much faster than ever before, possibly even at speeds up to 70 mph or more. The other scientist said that Newton was an idiot, because anyone with any sense knew that any speed over 40 mph would be fatal due to suffocation. If anyone can tell me the source of the quote and an accurate rendition of it, please let me know. THANKS! - Larry


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