The Genius of Britain Episode 1 (Part 2/5)

[Mxlsptlk]

Is this why we say that things boil (Boyle)?

[nswarren]

@Mxlsptlk No, but I asked the same question when I studied Boyle's law in school :-P. The word "boil" predates Robert Boyle, and ultimately comes to the english language through the Latin "bullīre," meaning "to bubble," by way of old French "boillir" and middle (1250 - 1300) English "boillen" :-)

[Mxlsptlk]

Can you imagine being Hooke? A whole undiscovered universe beyond the naked eye. One of the best aspects of humanity is its curiousity and it's desire, at all costs, to discover the truth.

[bary1234]

Without organised religion humans would have been in space 300 years ago. Useless bronze age superstition has held mankind down for too long.

We have to end superstition before it ends us.

[NarLiv]

This a great video. Thanks for posting. Please share on your Facebook accts. People need to open their eyes. :)

[PinkChinaPanda27]

inspiring... WOW

[farouqnimer]

damn, hooke was a good artists too!

[newloser]

Why is it that we choose the disciples over these brilliant scientists? Something went wrong in history.

[FIGHTFANNERD3]

holy crap he can draw good

[TgtechCommander]

The Royal Society is the ultimate Justice League

[Ryosuke1208]

Hook is Nicely presented by one of our most loved evolutionary scientists, Richard Dawkins (:

[thatgingerscouser]

Robert Hooke - what an unsung hero!!!!!

[purplchocolat]

brilliant!