You must be familiar with world intelligent figures such as Albert Einstein, Beethoven, Leonardo da Vinci, and many more. Yup, these names have been recognized for their genius and intelligence by the world in their respective fields.
But interestingly, behind their intelligence, it turns out that there are unique habits that they often do, you know! What are the unique habits of the world's intelligent figures? And what are these unique habits that make them so smart? Compiled from various sources, let's look at the following reviews!
Albert Einstein Dislikes Wearing Socks
Albert Einstein is a world famous genius physicist. He is considered one of the world's most important and greatest scientists of the 20th century. He is best known for his contributions to the fields of general and special relativity and his mass-energy equation which has been dubbed the "most famous equation" that gave birth to the atomic bomb.
Behind his intelligence, it turns out that there are unique habits of an Einstein. He doesn't like wearing socks and he's proud of that fact. Even on important occasions, he still doesn't wear socks and hides them by wearing boots. In addition, Einstein also always slept at least 10 hours at night.
Pythagoras hated peanuts
Pythagoras was a philosopher, mathematician, and teacher whose theories are still taught in schools today. He is known for his Pythagorean theorem which he used to solve calculations in right triangles.
Dubbed the "father of vegetarianism," Pythagoras is credited with popularizing a meat-free lifestyle. But even though he only eats vegetables, it turns out he doesn't like nuts, you know! Pythagoras refused to eat peanuts, even forbidding his followers to swallow or touch them.
Beethoven likes to go to the bathroom
Ludwig van Beethoven was a classical composer from Germany. His most famous works are the fifth and ninth symphonies, as well as the piano song Für Elise. He is seen as one of the greatest composers. But in 1801, he lost his hearing and in 1817 became completely deaf. However, he continued to work until the end of his life.
Well, there is one unique habit of Beethoven. Apparently, he likes to go back and forth in the bathroom while washing his hands in the sink. Reportedly, this is one way for him to get ideas while working. Beethoven would pace for a while, then pour water all over him.
Edgar Allan Poe Writing on Paper and Rolled
Edgar Allan Poe is a poet, short story writer, editor, critic. He was the first well-known writer from the United States who earned income solely from writing. The poetry of The Raven is arguably his most famous work.
When writing, Edgar Allan Poe has quite a unique habit. He often wrote on thin strips of paper, which he glued and rolled into a roll for easy storage. He felt the media was better to accommodate his ideas.
Leonardo da Vinci Avoided Sleeping 8 Hours
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, scientist, writer, and philosopher during the Renaissance. The Mona Lisa painting is his most famous work and is the most popular human portrait ever created.
Turns out, Leonardo da Vinci avoided getting 8 hours of sleep. It follows a polyphasic sleep cycle, i.e. napping several times every 24 hours.
Nikola Tesla Likes To Roll His Toes
Nikola Tesla was a world inventor and physicist. He is best known for his contributions to the design of alternating current (AC) electrical systems. There is one unique habit that Tesla believes contributed to his intelligence. He has a habit of rolling his toes up to 100 times per foot every night before going to bed. According to him, the exercise can increase brain cells.