Weighing Earth

[dar1437]

In 1797, Henry Cavendish Used Two Small Metal Spheres To Weigh The Entire Earth

 

[nara]

In 1797, Henry Cavendish Used Two Small Metal Spheres To Weigh The Entire Earth

There's tendancy nowadays, particularly amongst the younger generation, to think that we're smarter than our ancestors.

(Wouldn't this be better in the 'Odd Facts' section though. 'Fun and Laughter' doesn't seem the right place).