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He also spent a lot of his free time studying

math and science. This not only put him well
ahead of his fellow students but sometimes ahead

of his teachers! By the time he was just 14 years
old, he had a firm understanding of calculus—an

advanced form of mathematics that most people
never grasp in their lifetime.

REBEL WITHOUT A SOCK

Albert was known throughout his life for
his quirky ways, and one of his most famous
was his unwillingness to wear socks. He once
explained to a friend that this habit began
when he was still very young, and his big
toes used to break through whatever socks
he had on at the time. So, he decided there
was no point in wearing them at all! He
carried this habit well into adulthood, going
so far as to “go sockless” even when in the
company of royalty! In such situations,
he enjoyed the fact that he was engaging
in a small act of rebellion—yet one that
went unnoticed by everyone but him.

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