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Who was the first scientist?
Have you ever wondered who actually invented science? A long, long time ago, people thought angry gods caused thunder and lightning! But then, curious thinkers decided to look closer at the natural world. Join Mira and Finn on an incredible journey back in time to discover the very first scientists! You'll meet Thales, an ancient Greek genius who measured a massive 40-story Egyptian pyramid using only his shadow and accidentally stopped a five-year war using a solar eclipse! Then, crawl through the mud with Aristotle as he figures out that dolphins aren't actually fish. Finally, travel to the bustling city of Cairo in the year 1011 to meet Ibn al-Haytham. He had to fake losing his mind to escape an angry ruler, and was locked in a dark room for ten whole years! But while he was trapped, he accidentally invented the world's first camera and created the scientific method! Get ready to test your knowledge, uncover epic history facts, and find out how asking "why" changed the entire world forever!
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