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'''Sir Isaac Newton''' ([[1642]]-[[1727]]) was an [[English]] physicist and mathematician. One of his most famous accomplishments was formulating the theory of [[gravity]]. The [[Fourth Doctor]] once claimed that he sat in Newton's tree dropping [[apple]]s onto his head, then explained gravity to him over dinner. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pirate Planet]]'') It later came to light that Newton remained upset about that event, as his nose bled for three days afterward. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Summer (audio story)|Summer]]'') | '''Sir Isaac Newton''' ([[1642]]-[[1727]]{{fact}}) was an [[English]] physicist and mathematician. One of his most famous accomplishments was formulating the theory of [[gravity]]. The [[Fourth Doctor]] once claimed that he sat in Newton's tree dropping [[apple]]s onto his head, then explained gravity to him over dinner. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pirate Planet]]'') It later came to light that Newton remained upset about that event, as his nose bled for three days afterward. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Summer (audio story)|Summer]]'') | ||
At some point the Doctor took Newton on a trip to planet [[Practas Seven]], but according to the [[Tenth Doctor]], Newton didn't take the experience very well and "sat in a corner and whimpered". ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Final Sacrifice]]'') | At some point the Doctor took Newton on a trip to planet [[Practas Seven]], but according to the [[Tenth Doctor]], Newton didn't take the experience very well and "sat in a corner and whimpered". ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Final Sacrifice]]'') | ||
