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5 things Albert Einstein got totally wrong

Kelly Dickerson   

5 things Albert Einstein got totally wrong
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Albert Einstein

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Albert Einstein changed the world forever 100 years ago this month by publishing his theory of general relativity.

Relativity is now a centerpiece of modern physics, the reason GPS satellites and mobile internet exist, and why Einstein is easily the most famous scientist in history.

But a legendary status doesn't mean you're infallible. Einstein made plenty of errors and oversights, and sometimes, he was flat out wrong.

Here are five of Einstein's biggest mistakes explained.

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