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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 6 MIN

Traveling Back to Meet Isaac Newton: Apples, Gravity, and Calculus

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Jules arrives just as Isaac Newton is lounging under an apple tree at Woolsthorpe Manor on a sunny afternoon in 1666. Just in time, Jules sees an apple fall and watches as Newton's eyes light up with curiosity. Who knew that watching a simple apple could lead to the groundbreaking idea of gravity? Jules can't help but ask how Newton is piecing together his discoveries and why they're so important. Join us as we explore the wonders of observation and find out how Newton feels when people question his brilliant ideas. 🎧 More Time-Travel Adventures: Love Kids Ask History? Check out our other shows! 🌍 KidsNewsFlash - Daily world news explained for kids 🔬 Science KidsNewsFlash - Amazing science discoveries made simple 🤖 AI KidsNewsFlash - The future of technology, today 🦁 Animal Battle Royale - Epic animal showdowns with real science Visit kidsnewsflash.com for more!

Jules arrives just as Isaac Newton is lounging under an apple tree at Woolsthorpe Manor on a sunny afternoon in 1666. Just in time, Jules sees an apple fall and watches as Newton's eyes light up with curiosity. Who knew that watching a simple apple could lead to the groundbreaking idea of gravity? Jules can't help but ask how Newton is piecing together his discoveries and why they're so important. Join us as we explore the wonders of observation and find out how Newton feels when people question his brilliant ideas. 🎧 More Time-Travel Adventures: Love Kids Ask History? Check out our other shows! 🌍 KidsNewsFlash - Daily world news explained for kids 🔬 Science KidsNewsFlash - Amazing science discoveries made simple 🤖 AI KidsNewsFlash - The future of technology, today 🦁 Animal Battle Royale - Epic animal showdowns with real science Visit kidsnewsflash.com for more!

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