Newton was sitting under an apple tree, and the apple hit his head. Newton was inspired to discover the law of universal gravitation. This is a story that all children of several years old know. Almost everyone describes Newton's discovery of the law of universal gravitation in this way.

However, according to a report in Hong Kong Ta Kung Pao on the 20th, according to a manuscript recently published by the Royal Society, the bridge that Newton was hit by an apple seems to be a legend invented by later generations.

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The rumored apple tree

Walsop Manor, Newton's childhood home, located near Grantham, Lincolnshire, was built in17th century. In the future, with the establishment of wicker fences, tourists can no longer sit under trees as before. It is said that Newton sat under this apple tree in 1665 and discovered gravity.

Chris Goodweather, a student majoring in tourism and history, said, "I'm a little disappointed that I can't sit under the apple tree like Newton." But you can still look at it, at this 400-year-old apple tree. We should protect it for our next generation. "

This apple tree is a rare species named "Flower of Kent", and its green fruit can be used as "cooking apple". It stands in the front garden of the manor and can be seen through Newton's bedroom window.

More information reference? The story of Newton's apple falling to the ground