Electric lights were quite common when Einstein was young – somewhat new, but common. And there was gaslight before that. Candles were strictly rural by the mid 1800s.
As I tried to explain to my mother “I can’t get to sleep until I convince my brain to SHUT UP and stop thinking.”Half a century later, I still have nights when I get little or no sleep.
Lila do you have any idea what she just said to you? Let her stay awake. iIf she does this you can both roll in money on the floor for the rest of your lives.
611Kwel about 13 years ago
Even Einstein had a mother.
SusanSunshine Premium Member about 13 years ago
Besides, they couldn’t afford enough squirrels to run his iPad 24 hours.
grapfhics about 13 years ago
Hamsters do quite well in a pinch.
JWF Premium Member about 13 years ago
that’s a fun fact about Einstein, Ottodesu. Thanks for sharing.
DonMaass about 13 years ago
As an adoptive parent of an evident genius, I identify. GO TO SLEEP!
hippogriff about 13 years ago
Electric lights were quite common when Einstein was young – somewhat new, but common. And there was gaslight before that. Candles were strictly rural by the mid 1800s.
Miserichord about 13 years ago
As I tried to explain to my mother “I can’t get to sleep until I convince my brain to SHUT UP and stop thinking.”Half a century later, I still have nights when I get little or no sleep.
Nighthawks Premium Member about 13 years ago
uh……that could be worth BILLIONS, Lila; bring her a cup of coffee
kittylover2 about 13 years ago
Lila do you have any idea what she just said to you? Let her stay awake. iIf she does this you can both roll in money on the floor for the rest of your lives.