Got a great story about a real character who almost everyone has heard of. But, We’re going to explore his childhood and some of the other attitudes and behavior he exhibited later in life.

Al was born on March 14th, 1879. As a newborn, he was described as having a ‘swollen and mishappen head’ and a grossly overweight body.

When Al’s grandmother saw him the first time she was reported to have screamed, “Much too fat! Much too fat!”.

As a young child, he was famous for his temper tantrums. He would yell, and holler, and throw things. Lots of things – toys, books, or whatever he could get his hands on.

He was an unquantified genius whose vivid mind has impacted so many meaningful advances in technology. He loved and took time for kids, and was an accomplished musician.

But, he was at times, also quite a selfish and insensitive jerk.

Like most human beings he was a mix of good and bad, Brilliance and stupidity, Light and Dark.

Not that different from most humans.

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