What famous physicist was asked to become president of Israel?
Asked by: Becky
Answer
The scientist in question was Albert Einstein. The offer of presidency, which he declined, was made in 1952.
Answered by: David Latchman, B.Sc. Physics, University of the West Indies
'There comes a time when the mind takes a higher plane of knowledge but can never prove how it got there. All great discoveries have involved such a leap. The important thing is not to stop questioning.'