I always take my wife morning tea in my pajamas, but is she grateful? . . . No, she says she'd rather have it in a cup.
Eric Morecambe (1926-1984), seen here with comedy partner Ernie Wise
Picture: Rex Features
Paul LangevinDied 19 Dec 1946 at age 74 (born 23 Jan 1872).French physicist who was the first to explain(1905) the effects of paramagnetism and diamagnetism (the weak attraction or repulsion of substances in a magnetic field) using statistical mechanics. He further theorized how the effects could be explained by how electron charges behaved within the atom. He popularized Einstein's theories for the French public. During WW I, he began developing a source for high intensity ultrasonic waves, which made sonar detection of submarines possible. He created the ultrasound from piezoelectric crystals vibrated by high-frequency radio circuits. In WW II, he spoke out against the Nazis, for which he was arrested and imprisoned, though he managed to escaped and fled to Switzerland.« |
