Did an apple really fall on Newton's head?
Newton's apple tree, the tree under which Sir Isaac Newton is reputed to have developed his theory of gravity, is located at Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire, England. Woolsthorpe Manor is the birthplace and family home of Isaac Newton, and the tree is a famous attraction at this historic site, which is managed by the National Trust.
Several genetically identical clones of Isaac Newton’s original apple tree have been planted around the world, including one at Trinity College, Cambridge, his alma mater. This tree, located outside the main gate near the room where Newton lived as a student, serves as a tribute to his legacy. The apple tree at Trinity College is often mentioned alongside the famous tree at Woolsthorpe Manor. While the Trinity College tree is symbolic and not the original, it commemorates Newton’s scientific achievements and his connection to Cambridge.
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