Here are some interesting facts about Albert Einstein.

Albert Einstein is a name most people in the world know. The German-born theoretical physicist is one of the greatest and well-known physicists known on Earth. It is because of some of his theories that many of the technologies we enjoy are made possible. Here are some interesting facts about Einstein you may not know.

1 Einstein's birth created quite a stir in the room

When Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, he came out of the womb with a misshapen head that scared the whole room. His head was reportedly swollen and overweight. However, it slowly started to grow into his body and all was well.

 

2.Albert Einstein threw temper tantrums as a child

Albert Einstein as an adult was a genius many in this world could not match. However, as a child, he was no different from his peers. Young Einstein was famous for throwing a temper tantrum when he was frustrated and not happy. Once, he even threw a chair at his teacher. It seems everyone, from family to tutors, got a dose of his tantrums. Even his sister was not exempt.

 

3.Albert Einstein did not have trouble in school

Albert Einstein did not have any trouble in school. Many say he would study mathematics and physics for fun during the summers. He even mastered integral calculus by the time he turned 15-years-old. While he may have been ahead of the class in many ways, he was not the perfect student all the time. He disliked learning subjects he did not find interesting and refused to do so. He reportedly failed the entrance exam to the polytechnic school in Zurich, which included zoology, botany and zoology.

 

4 .Albert Einstein's IQ is unclear

Though many are curious about Albert Einstein's IQ, it is not clear to this day. While there have been many claims, there is no evidence to back it up.

 

5.Albert Einstein played the violin to relax

One very interesting fact about Albert Einstein is that he loved playing the violin when he needed to wind down and relax. He was only five-years-old when he started learning the instrument and soon impressed many with his skills. When he became a huge celebrity, he would often play at benefit concerts alongside many of the greats like Fritz Kreisler. His second wife Elsa said music helped him to think better about his theories.