Holiday: Peter Weyland Day
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” – Albert Einstein
On this day in 1908, Einstein presented his Quantum Theory of Light, which stated that light operated at a constant speed despite space and time, that light was composed of tiny bundles of energy known as photons, and that each photon carried a quantity of energy equal to the product of the frequency of vibration of that photon and Planck’s constant (kinetic energy equals the light frequency times a constant). In this theory, Albert Einstein also explained the process of emission of electrons from metals that are struck by lightning, called the photoelectric effect, which later led to the invention of television.
Einstein grew up in Munich, Germany, and did his advanced schooling in Zurich, Switzerland to become a physicist and teacher while working as a patent clerk. In 1914 he became the Director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Physical Institute and Professor at the University of Berlin. In 1921 he won the Nobel prize for theoretical physics. In 1933 he renounced his German citizenship after being targeted by the Nazi Party and came to Princeton University in America where he finished his career. After World War II, he was offered, and declined, the Presidency of the new State of Israel. Einstein’s theory of relativity changed the science community’s understanding of space, and his Quantum Theory formed the basis of a new science, Quantum Mechanics.
Music Du Jour: Albert was a classical music fan. Playing his instruments helped him complete his theoretical arguments. He began studying the violin at age 6 and also played piano. His favorite composers were Mozart and Bach.
Films Du Jour:
- IQ
- Genius (series)
- Inside Einstein’s Mind (documentary)
- Young Einstein (Yahoo Serious)
Miscellaneous:
- Best Einstein quotes
- Einstein was a defender of black rights
- Einstein was a defender of Madame Curie
Snacks Du Jour:
- Einstein Bros. bagels
- Einstein was fond of porcini mushrooms, young green beans, honey, eggs, and sweet chestnuts
Cocktail Du Jour – The Albert Cocktail
This recipe was inspired by Ridgewells Catering
- 2 oz white rum
- 2 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 75 oz honey
- 1 generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until honey is dissolved. Strain into a martini or coupe glass. Garnish with grapefruit peel and mint leaf.
Mocktail Du Jour – The Albert Mocktail
- 2 oz RITUAL ZERO PROOF Rum Alternative
- 2 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 75 oz honey
- 1 generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until honey is dissolved. Strain into a martini or coupe glass. Garnish with grapefruit peel and mint leaf.
Beer Du Jour
Any Oktoberfest – Einstein’s family lit the 1885 Oktoberfest in Munich with its first electric lights.
Wine Du Jour
Any red. Einstein preferred red wine but was known to have an occasional Riesling in Germany. Also, Einstein Cab Reserve.
Use freshly squeezed citrus in your cocktails and mocktails when called for – It makes such a difference! Here’s a reliable and inexpensive juicer.
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