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Facts about Galileo — the astronomer who proved the Earth moves, and paid dearly for it.
How well do you really know galileo? Most people are surprised to learn that the telescope was improved by Galileo in the early 1600s. And that's just the beginning: The thermometer was invented by Galileo in the 1600s. Galileo Galilei was once placed under house arrest for saying Earth moves — grounded for telling the truth. SmartAss Facts brings together the most surprising galileo facts — each one carefully verified and labeled TRUE or FAKE. Scroll down to explore the full list and discover which "facts" you've always believed are actually myths.
The telescope was improved by Galileo in the early 1600s. The thermometer was invented by Galileo in the 1600s. Galileo Galilei was once placed under house arrest for saying Earth moves — grounded for telling the truth.
Yes, this is verified. The telescope was improved by Galileo in the early 1600s. Another confirmed fact: The thermometer was invented by Galileo in the 1600s.
SmartAss Facts has a dedicated collection of Galileo Facts with every entry labeled ✓ TRUE or ✗ FAKE — so you always know what's real and what's myth.