These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Albert Einstein

Though remembered as a scientific and mathematic genius, Albert Einstein always preferred to think of himself as a creative. He's quoted as saying: "I am enough of the artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."

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