A fun filled educational adventure
into the life and legend of Sir Isaac Newton.
Explore Newton's Castle to learn about his discoveries and secret life.
Use the site map to learn about color, optical illusions, observations from nature and fascinating facts about how cars roll up hill and why dogs chase cars.Take the quiz and get a perfect score to gain access to the treasures contained in the art gallery.
While sitting in the shadow of an apple tree Newton made a great discovery.
By watching an apple fall he was able to make the call. He identified the reason as gravity.Observations from nature can often be misleading.
So called Magnetic Mountains found in Canada, Dominican Republic and Lancaster Pennsylvania, where cars seemingly roll up hill, is really an optical illusion and not caused by magnets.
Casa Loco, an attraction at Freedom Land in the Bronx was constructed on a 30 degree angle.
Tilted visitors entering the house needed to hold on to a railing to keep their balance.
They were able to see a billiard table with the front legs removed and pool balls rolling up the inclined table, and witness water from a hand pump flowing uphill.
Conclusions can only be drawn only after considering other factors.
The following published United Feature Syndicate comic illustrates how easy it is to form the wrong conclusion. Newton Cartoon - Rose is Rose
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