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388 years ago, Galileo worked out why human giants can't exist—and explained a law of nature
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388 years ago, Galileo worked out why human giants can't exist—and explained a law of nature

So, here's a fascinating tidbit from history! Galileo Galilei, in his 1638 work, argued that the very idea of human giants is physically impossible. He explained that while larger structures might seem stronger, they actually can't support their own weight when scaled up. This insight into the relationship between strength and mass is just mind-blowing! It really makes you appreciate the genius of Galileo and how he laid the groundwork for understanding the laws of nature.
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